Human Factors Engineering

Author: Guo Fu
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book elaborates on the thoughts, theories, and methods of human factors engineering from the perspective of production (or service) and management system optimization. It highlights the importance of human factors in system design. It provides detailed descriptions of human physiological and psychological characteristics, work capacity, cognitive abilities, and behavioral patterns. With the goal of optimizing human work (efficiency, safety, health, comfort), it discusses the rational design of environments, tools, equipment, tasks, systems, and workspaces related to humans. The main content of this book includes: an overview of human factors engineering; human factors (physiological and psychological); measurement, analysis, evaluation, design, and improvement of work environments (including special environments); human work efficiency, including the assessment of physical work load, human information processing systems, and measurement and prediction of mental load; human body measurement and work space design; human-machine systems, human-machine interface design, and prevention of labor safety accidents. This book can be used as a teaching material for undergraduate students in industrial engineering, industrial design, business administration, and engineering master's students in industrial engineering. It can also serve as a reference book for engineering technicians in various industries for product design, system design, and for managers to implement effective management. Additionally, it can be used as a reference for human factors engineering professionals.