Human Factors and Ergonomics Design Handbook Third Edition

by Barry Tillman, Peggy Tillman, Rhonda Renee Rose, Wesley E. Woodson

Overview

This fully updated handbook covers every aspect of ergonomics and human psychology for product designers Written by experts in the field, this thoroughly revised guide offers complete coverage of the latest trends and advances in ergonomics and psychology and explains their practical applications in the design of today’s products. You will learn to maximize device functionality while minimizing human errors and injuries. Human Factors and Ergonomic Design Handbook, Third Edition, addresses the impact of current technologies on our daily lives and physical and psychological health. The ubiquitous use of handheld devices and high-tech equipment is covered in full detail. A wide range of human-friendly design methods are discussed, focusing on products in the personal computing, mobile communications, robotics, healthcare, military, and aerospace industries. •Provides real-world, hands-on applications across all industries •Features over 1000 high-quality illustrations •New chapters cover robotics, handheld electronic devices, medical systems, and cognitive workload

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071702881
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	02/26/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1008
File size:	169 MB
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About the Author

Barry Tillman: As a human factors engineer, Barry has worked directly with designers, engineering drawings, and software developers for nearly 50 years to achieve safer and more cost-effective human-system interfaces. Barry has been involved with a broad range of systems including coal mining equipment, military vehicles, ships, manufacturing equipment, and space habitats. He has developed human factors analytical tools and written design standards for the military, NASA, and shipping industry. He has also developed and taught numerous human factors engineering and ergonomic courses.

David J. Fitts: David worked for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for 27 years before retiring in 2015. In his career with NASA he was deeply engaged in the three major human spaceflight programs of his era: the Space Shuttle Program, the International Space Station (ISS) Program, and the next-generation Constellation Program for deep space exploration. During ISS and Constellation development phases, Mr. Fitts served the Agency as the Chief of the Habitability and Human Factors Branch, which focuses on ensuring human capabilities and limitations are strongly integrated into human spaceflight programs’ systems engineering and management processes.

Wesley E. Woodson (deceased) was president of Man Factors Associates, a human factors consulting firm in El Cajon, CA. Experienced in both military and domestic systems and product design in a broad range of applications, he was the author of the first edition of Human Factor Design Handbook: Human Engineering Guide for Equipment Designers (University of California Press, 1964).

Rhonda Rose-Sundholm: Rhonda has over 26 years of communications experience in the aerospace industry. She has worked directly with scientists, engineers and physicians to organize and communicate their information to diverse audiences. She has a background in business administration, configuration management, and information systems, including website design and management.

Peggy Tillman: Peggy was president of a human factors/ergonomics company for over 20 years. She written, illustrated and designed numerous books, presentations, and reports. Ms. Tillman has a degree in behavioral psychology and a teaching credential. She is listed in Marquis Who's Who in the West and Who’s Who in Science and Engineering.

Table of Contents

Part I: Macro Systems

Ch 1. Arch Systems

Ch 2. Transportation Systems

Ch 3. Military and Government Systems

Ch 4. Space Systems

Ch 5. Industrial Systems

Ch 6. Agricultural

Ch 7. Communication

Ch 8. Consumer product

Ch 9. Medical Equipment

Part II: Subsystems

Part III: Components and Product Design

Part IV: Human Factors Data

Part V: Human Engineering Methods