Human Factors Engineering (wickens, lee, liu, becker)

Cards

Most frequent causes of workplace injuries Overexertion Impact falls Bodily reaction to chemicals Compression Motor vehicle accidents Exposure to radiation
Major two agencies OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Act NIOSH National Institute of Safety and Healtth
5 elements human factors design 1. Equipment: what we use 2. Task: what we do 3. Environmental: where 4. Training: how we prepare 5. Selection: how we differ