Human factors and ergonomics in practice : improving system performance and human well-being in the real world /

This edited book concerns the real practice of human factors and ergonomics (HF/E), conveying the perspectives and experiences of practitioners and other stakeholders in a variety of industrial sectors, organisational settings and working contexts. The book blends literature on the nature of practic...

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Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Other Authors: Shorrock, Steven T. (Editor), Williams, Claire (Occupational health professional) (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2017.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This edited book concerns the real practice of human factors and ergonomics (HF/E), conveying the perspectives and experiences of practitioners and other stakeholders in a variety of industrial sectors, organisational settings and working contexts. The book blends literature on the nature of practice with diverse and eclectic reflections from experience in a range of contexts, from healthcare to agriculture. It explores what helps and what hinders the achievement of the core goals of HF/E: improved system performance and human wellbeing. The book should be of interest to current HF/E practitioners, future HF/E practitioners, allied practitioners, HF/E advocates and ambassadors, researchers, policy makers and regulators, and clients of HF/E services and products.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
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