What Engineers and Managers Need to Know About Human Factors | 
 enlarge | Author: Richard F. Gabriel
Publisher: SAE International
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 190552
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 268
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9
ISBN: 0768009758
Dewey Decimal Number: 620.82
EAN: 9780768009750
ASIN: 0768009758
Publication Date: April 2003
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Book Description
Human factors has been recognized as a specific engineering specialty for more than 50 years, however, it has yet to be fully accepted by many engineers and managers as a necessary part of the design process. This book demonstrates that a well structured and performed human factors effort can result in improved safety and efficiency not only in the operation and maintenance of the product, but also increased effectiveness and efficiency of the design process itself with significant cost savings. What Engineers and Managers Need to Know About Human Factors provides an introduction to the role, value, scope and the unique contributions the field of human factors can bring to the design process for all products. Aimed at the engineer and manager with no formal training in the life and social sciences, it is not intended to train the methods of human factors, but rather to provide knowledge that will enable engineers and managers to determine if including human factors in the planning and execution of product design is justified. Authored by an internationally renowned expert in the field, and richly illustrated with many figures, charts, tables and real-life examples, this book frames the value and practical applications in a perspective that specifically addresses human factors. As a result, you get insightful, practical guidance into the gamut of human factors discipline.
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Engineers & Managers Guide to Human Factors July 7, 2003
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This new book is a must for engineers and managers who want to establish a reputation for delivering products that humans can use effectively. It provides an orientation to the field of human factors that is intended for readers that have little or no prior experience in the application of human engineering principles to product design. The book establishes the value of human factors through the use of many interesting examples and compelling arguments drawn from a variety of product applications ranging from household appliances to sophisticated aerospace systems. It also provides an introduction to some of the basic principles of design for useability, including physical ergonomics and human sensory, perceptual and cognitive processes. It introduces the reader to the role of human factors in engineering of complex systems and defines structured processes for effective integration of human factors design criteria into products from the initial definition of requiredments through the testing, deployment and support of fielded systems. While the book will not enable readers to serve as qualified human factors practitioners, they will gain an appreciation of the positive impact of human factors on product performance as well as a working knowledge of basic principles and terminology. This book will serve as a valuable addition to a well-rounded curriculum of study for system engineering generalists and engineering managers interested in broadening the scope of their technical competencies.
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