Evaluation of Human Work

Written by experts with real-world experience in applying ergonomics methodology in a range of contexts, Evaluation of Human Work, Fourth Edition explores ergonomics and human factors from a "doing it" perspective. More than a cookbook of ergonomics methods, the book encourages students to think about which methods they should apply, when, and why. Now in its fourth edition, the editors have again brought together a team of world-renowned experts and created a forum for them to discuss and debate their most valued approaches. See What’s New in the Fourth Edition: Significant change of authorship and content in each chapter Five new chapters covering inclusive design, situation awareness, neuroergonomics, ergonomics and quality, and standards in ergonomics design and evaluation Discussion of the idea of reflective practice and Ergonomics/Human Factors Examination of the systems perspective now prevalent in the field Coverage of new tools and the relationship between these physiologically measured parameters and theoretical concepts such as workload, fatigue, stress, or effort In addition to being a foundational text, the book is an authoritative reference for practising ergonomists. Completely revised and updated, this fourth edition retains the features that have made the book a perennial favorite. After reading each chapter you will feel as though you understand the context of how to practise ergonomics and what aspects of method selection and implementation you should consider. The book provides a guide to the benefits ergonomics and human factors can offer industry, business, or human service professionals.

Methods in the Understanding of Human FactorsJohn R. Wilson and Sarah SharplesFUNDAMENTAL APPROACHES AND TOOLSExperimental Design and AnalysisColin Drury, Victor Paquet and Harrison KellyStudy and Analysis of Complex Cognitive WorkAnn Bisantz, Emilie Roth and Jennifer Watts-EnglertMethods for Collecting and Observing Participant ResponsesSarah Sharples and Sue CobbQualitative MethodologySue Hignett and Hilary McDermottTask AnalysisAndrew ShepherdKnowledge Elicitation: Methods, Tools and TechniquesNigel R. Shadbolt and Paul R. SmartSimulation and Digital Human ModellingGlyn Lawson and Gary BurnettMETHODS FOR DESIGN OF WORKSystems Analysis and DesignRobert Houghton, Nora Balfe and John R. WilsonInvolving People in Design ResearchDavid Kirk, Ian McClelland and Jane Fulton SuriInclusive Design and Design for Special PopulationsEdward Elton and Colette NicolleAnalysis and Design of Warnings in the WorkplaceChristopher B. Mayhorn, Michael S. Wogalter and Kenneth R. LaugheryEvaluating Human-Computer InteractionChris BaberAnalysing and Designing Control FacilitiesRebecca Charles, Sarah Sharples, Jane A. Rajan, John R. Wilson and John WoodASSESSMENT OF IMPACT OF WORK ON INDIVIDUALSPhysiological Bases of Work AssessmentKaren Søgaard and Gisela SjøgaardAssessment of Physical Job DemandsJonisha P. Pollard and Patrick G. DempseyBiomechanical Basis of Ergonomics AssessmentPatrick G. Dempsey and Moira MunroDefinition and Measurement of Human WorkloadSarah Sharples and Ted MegawSituation AwarenessDavid GolightlyAssessment of Potentially Streßful Work and Organisational Environments: Theory and MethodTom Cox and Amanda GriffithsPsychophysiological Measurement of Physical and Cognitive WorkJung-Yong Kim, Young-Jin Cho and Seung-Nam MinNeuroergonomic Methods for the Evaluation of Cognitive and Physical WorkRaja Parasuraman and Ranjana MehtaASSESSMENT AND DESIGN OF THE PHYSICAL WORKPLACEEnvironmental Ergonomics SurveyKen ParsonsErgonomics Assessment of Thermal EnvironmentsKen ParsonsAssessment of the Visual EnvironmentPeter A. HowarthAuditory Environment and Noise AssessmentChristine M. HaslegraveAnthropometry for Ergonomic DesignDavid Feathers, Clive D’Souza and Victor PaquetMETHODS IN ORGANISATIONAL AND SOCIAL HUMAN FACTORSSociotechnical Design of Work SystemsPatrick WatersonTeamwork and Team Performance MeasurementAlyssa Marshall, Tiffany Bisbey and Eduardo SalasHuman Reliability AßeßmentBarry KirwanIncident Reporting and AnalysisBrendan RyanErgonomic Interventions in the Implementation of New Technical SystemsKen EasonMethods in Systems ErgonomicsCarys E. Siemieniuch and Murray A. SinclairIMPLEMENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF HUMAN FACTORSParticipatory ErgonomicsDiane Gyi, Sally Shalloe and John R. WilsonCost-Benefit Analysis for Human FactorsEmile Tompa, Mike Foley and Dwayne Van EerdIntegrating Ergonomics and Quality ConceptsJörgen A.E. Eklund and Paul H.P. YeowStandards in Ergonomics Design and EvaluationMike Gray and Tom StewartCONCLUSIONErgonomics and HF as Reflective PracticeSarah Sharples and Peter Buckle

John R Wilson was Professor of Human Factors at the University of Nottingham and also worked for many years part time as a human factors specialist within Network Rail, the UK rail infrastructure provider. He was both a Chartered Psychologist and a Chartered Engineer, as well as being a Fellow of the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (president in 2010-2011), member of the HFES and Registered European Ergonomist. He was editor-in-chief of Applied Ergonomics, in 1995 was awarded the Sir Frederic Bartlett Medal of the Ergonomics Society for services to international ergonomics teaching and research, and was awarded the Distinguished Overseas Colleague Award of the US Human Factors and Ergonomics Society in 2008. He served for many years on the Council and the Executive of the International Ergonomics Association. Sarah Sharples is a Professor of Human Factors at the University of Nottingham. She leads a number of projects investigating novel technologies in workplace contexts including transport, manufacturing and healthcare, collaborating with a wide range of industry and academic partners. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors and will be president of the institute in 2014-2015. She led the Human Factors Research Group at the University of Nottingham to the award of the President’s Medal from the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors in 2013.