On Human Engineering (Ergonomics)

Human Factors/Ergonomics

The convergent scientific disciplines of human factors and ergonomics (HF/E) are primarily concerned with how human beings interact with technological systems in all their various forms. HF/E has focused particularly on ways of improving the quality and safety of human work. Contemporary HF/E encompasses the imagination, design, fabrication, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of all te...

Human Factors and Ergonomics

Digital Human Models for Ergonomics

Human Aspects of Information Ergonomics

The need for information within a real-time operational environment, e.g. a transportation system, is related to predefined tasks and emerging events as well as the resulting activities and communication processes. Human operators have to perform such tasks and react to such events taking place in their environment. They have to interact and communicate with other humans and machines to fulfill...

Integrating Human Factors & Ergonomics in large-scale engineering projects: Investigating a practical approach for ship design

The human element is a critical component of safe and efficient shipping operations but has struggled to gain comprehensive acceptance across the industry. This investigation explores a practical approach to introduce Human Factors and Ergonomics knowledge early in ship design by utilizing general arrangement drawings as a common platform for stakeholder input throughout ship development. An on...