http://hfs.sagepub.com/content/53/6/749 The online version of this article can be found at: DOI: 10.1177/0018720811419154 published online 14 September 2011 2011 53: 749 originally Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Elsa Eiriksdottir and Richard Catrambone Procedural Tasks to Enhance Performance, Learning, and Transfer Procedural Instructions, Principles, and...

The variety of different manual tasks performed in industry is infinite. In many circumstances, these tasks are carried out under difficult conditions with ergonomic concerns about the postures, force or repetitions involved. These tasks are sometimes performed using a dedicated special purpose tool, often developed by the workers themselves. These special tools are generally task-oriented only...

This study explored dimensions of relationship between ergonomics and quality in manufacturing context. Role of ergonomics in achieving freedom from error and employee motivation in manufacturing and implementation of ergonomics into quality systems were elaborated. Pertinent case studies were reviewed. Need for experimental analysis of the link between ergonomics and quality was emphasized.

The research-practice gap has been highlighted as a barrier to effective practice in human factors and ergonomics (HFE). There is also evidence of a theory-research gap that may be limiting the scientific evidence base of HFE. The purpose of this study was to examine trends in journal publications, especially relating to the research-practice gap and the involvement of theory over time. A conte...

Original scientific paper The presented paper gives an insight into a prototype of intelligent advisory system based on the aesthetic and ergonomic factors regarding product design, with emphasis on appurtenant design recommendations. The paper focuses on methodology of determining appropriate combination of ergonomic and aesthetic design actions during product design to achieve pleasant user e...

The demand for tunnel construction continues to grow by leaps and bounds. Therefore, mechanization is receiving more attention improving excavation ergonomics. To enhance the scientific comprehensive evaluation results of drilling blasting method ergonomics, a set methods ergonomics based on game theory G2-EW-TOPSIS model proposed. From three dimensions efficiency, process duration, synergistic...

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This paper presents an overview of human factors data collected via an online survey related to the use of lifts (elevators) and stairs during both circulation and evacuation scenarios. Survey participants were presented with a series of hypothetical situations and asked how they would behave. The survey was split into two broad sections, the first dealing with normal circulation usage of lifts...