Human factors and ergonomic

Ergonomics in Design the Magazine of Human Factors Applications, published quarterly by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 

Pasman H.J., Vrijling J.K., 2003. Social Risk Assessment of Large Technical Systems, Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing Vol. 13(4), pp. 305-316. 

Human factors and ergonomics play a key role in the prevention of accidents. Some theories attribute up to 90% of all accidents are caused by human factor features. It is therefore imperative that an examination of human factors and ergonomics be undertaken to prevent fire and explosions at petroleum facilities since historical experience have also shown it is a major contributor either as a primary or underlining cause. 

Human factors and ergonomics concern the ability of personnel to perform their job functions within the physical and mental capabilities or limitations of a human being. Human beings have certain tolerances and personal attitudes. Tolerances can be related to the ability to accept information, how quickly the information can be understood and the ability and speed to perform manual activities. When information is confusing, lacking or overtaxing, the ability to understand and act upon it quickly or effectively is absent. It is therefore imperative to provide concise, adequate and only pertinent information to do all the tasks associated with petroleum activities. This includes activities associated with emergency fire and explosion protection measures. 

Harris WC, Sachau D, Hanis SC, Allen R. The relationship between working conditions and commercial pilot fatigue development. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 2001 185-188. 

Park KS. 1997. Human error. In Salvendy G (ed), Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics, p. 150. New York Wiley- Interscience. 

Luczak, H. Task analysis. In Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics, pp. 340-416. John Wiley Sons, Chichester (1997)... 

Hammond,. 1., Koubek, R.J., Harvey, C.M. Distributed collaboration for engineering design A review and reprisal. Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing 11(1), 35-53 (2001)... 

May, A., Carter, C., Joyner, S. Virtual team working in the european automotive industry User requirements and a case study approach. Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing 10(3), 273-289 (2000)... 

Duffy, V. G., and Salvendy, G. (1997), Prediction of Effectiveness of Concurrent Engineering in Electronics Manufacturing in the U.S, Human Factors and Ergonomics in Marmfacturing, Vol. 

Genaidy, A., Karwowski, W., and Christensen, D. (1999), Principles of Work System Performance Optimization A Business Ergonomics Approach, Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 105-128. 

Karwowski, W., and Gaddie, P. (1995), Simulation of the 1991 Revised NIOSH Manual Lifting Equation, in Proceeding of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting (San Diego), pp. 699-701. 

Karwowski, W, Wogalter, M., and Dempsey, P.G., Eds., (1997), Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Santa Monica, CA. 

Schaub, K., Landau, K., Menges, R., and Grossmann, K. (1997), A Computer-Aided Tool for Ergonomic Workplace Design and Preventive Health Care, Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 269-304. 

SchoenmarkUn, R. W., and Marras, W. S. (1991), Quantification of Wrist Motion and Cumulative Disorders in Industry, in Proceedings of the Human Factors Society 35th Annual Meeting, Human Factors and Ergonomic Society, Santa Monica, CA. 

Patel, S., Drury, C. G., and Prabhu, P. (1993), Design and Usability Evaluation of Work Control Documentation, in Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 37th Annual Meeting (Seattle), pp. 1156-1160. 

Kalimo, R., Lindstrom, K., and Smith, M. J. (1997), Psychosocial Approach in Occupational Health, Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics, 2nd Ed., G. Salvendy, Ed., lohn WUey Sons, New York, pp. 1059-1084. 

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) (1988), American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of fisual Display Terminal Workstations (ANSI/HFS Standard No. 100-1988), Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Santa Moitica, CA. 

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