Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics

Description

The fourth edition of the Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomicshas been completely revised and updated. This includes allexisting third edition chapters plus new chapters written to covernew areas. These include the following subjects:

• Managing low-back disorder risk in the workplace
• Online interactivity
• Neuroergonomics
• Office ergonomics
• Social networking
• HF&E in motor vehicle transportation
• User requirements
• Human factors and ergonomics in aviation
• Human factors in ambient intelligent environments

As with the earlier editions, the main purpose of this handbookis to serve the needs of the human factors and ergonomicsresearchers, practitioners, and graduate students. Each chapter hasa strong theory and scientific base, but is heavily focused on realworld applications. As such, a significant number of case studies,examples, figures, and tables are included to aid in theunderstanding and application of the material covered.