The person-machine model

The person-machine model Components of the ergonomics person-machine model 

While there are five major components within the ergonomic system - the person, the machine or equipment or tools, the job procediues, the materials, and the environment, which together with the management system, accomplish the task - in this section we will concentrate on the person-machine interface or model. This involves considering some of the attributes of, and issues relating to us as persorts shown in the table below. 

There is information on hrrman attributes in Chapter 1, especially the Htrman Factor parameters under Technical Specifications . 

Perceiving patterns and making generalizations about them. 

Storing large amounts of information for long periods - and recalling relevant facts at appropriate moments. 

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