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Major 1st IE342

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Major 1st IE342

CHAPTER ONE : INTRO. TO HUMAN FACTORS (HF)
- (HF) DEFINITION sides
  - (1) HF is derived from the Greek word, Ergo = Work & nomos = laws
  - (2) not limited to "TradOccupEnv" but, in addition to:
    - offices (TOE)
    - factories (TOE)
    - services
    - health care
    - Industries (recreate)
  - (3) Ergonomics Definition (E)
    - - the scientific discipline that concerned with :
      - - Understanding the interactions among (1) & (2) of a system
        (1) Humans
        (2) Other Elements
      - - The Profession ,,,,that applies :
        - theory
        - principles
        -data
        methods
        To Design
      - In order to optimize :
        Human WEll-being
        Overall System Performance
  - (4) Bith (HF) & (E) Terms approved By :
    - - IEA (International Erg. Association)
      - HF used more in USA
      - ERG used more in EU
- ERG & SAFETY (S)
  - - worker's Safety is the aim of applying (ERG), - to reduce accidents & prevent injuries
  - - increasing safety would recommend you to apply the design principles in different (Erg) domains
    - DESIGN PRINCIPLES
      - ERG Domains
        (FEDERATION OF EU ERG SOC) FEES classified three ERG DOMAINS
        PHYSICAL ERG
        WORKPLACE layout & Design
        SHHH Safety & Health
        working post-tures
        Repetitive Movements
        Material Handing
        W-R-M-DisOrder
        COGNITIVE ERG
        Stress
        Sp - Skilled Performance
        DC Decision Making
        Human-Computer Interactions
        MW Mental Workload
        Traning
        ORG ERG
        Communication
        Quality Management
        Team corporative work
        Participatory design
        Design Of shift hours
        Task Design