Introduction to Human Factors Engineering (2nd Edition)

About this book

This book describes the capabilities and limitations of the human operatorboth physical and mentaland how these should be used to guide the design of systems with which people interact. General principles of human-system interaction and design are presented and included are specific examples of successful and unsuccessful interactions. It links theories of human performance that underlie the principles with real-world experience without a heavy engineering-oriented perspective. Topics include design and evaluation methods; different systems such as visual auditory tactile vestibular automated and transportation; cognition decision-making and aesthetics; physiology; and stress safety accidents and human error. An excellent reference for personnel and managers in the workplace.