Analysis of human factors case studies of complex military systems: surely we can do better

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan G. Hutchins
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Military Systems

Human Factors in Architecture: A View from the Field

1982 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-203
Author(s):  
James A. Wise
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Real World ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Recent Case ◽  
Panel Session ◽  
Real World Problems

This is a panel session focused on the applications of Human Factors to real world problems in architectural design. Five representatives from various design & research professions will present recent case studies of theirs, and examine the contribution that Human Factors made to these projects. The diversity of their examples shows the usefulness and importance on integrating concerns for the human user into plans for the built environment.

Tire-Rim Mismatch Explosions: Human Factors Analyses of Case Studies Data

1990 ◽  
Vol 34 (8) ◽  
pp. 584-588 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth R. Laughery ◽  
David L. Mayer ◽  
Kent P. Vaubel
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Case Studies

Selling Ease of Use: Human Factors Partnerships with Marketing

1988 ◽  
Vol 32 (10) ◽  
pp. 598-602 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna M. Wichansky ◽  
Charles N. Abernethy ◽  
Miriam E. Kotsonis ◽  
D.C. Antonelli ◽  
Peter P. Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Marketing Research ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Audience Participation ◽  
Customer Demand ◽  
Working Together ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Answer Format

As customer demand surges for products which are easy to use, human factors and marketing professionals are working together more frequently. The purpose of this panel is to discuss ways in which human factors and marketing can interact to provide and promote usability. Panelists will share their successes and failures in working with marketing by describing case studies of collaborative work. The pros and cons of joint efforts will be discussed in a moderated question and answer format with audience participation. Brad Woolsey of Parallax Marketing Research will be a discussant.

How can Manufacturing Human Factors Help save a Company: Intervention at High and Low Levels

1989 ◽  
Vol 33 (11) ◽  
pp. 687-689 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.G. Drury ◽  
B.M. Kleiner ◽  
J. Zahorjan
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Careful Examination ◽  
Project Approach ◽  
Strategic Objectives ◽  
Strategic Plans ◽  
Strategic Approach ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
A Company

Now that manufacturing has become a respectable topic in industry, an obvious question is how human factors/ergonomics can contribute to the improvement of manufacturing. The traditional route for ergonomics intervention has been a Project route, with a set of objectives agreed between the human factors engineer and people within the company. Projects, however, do not ask the question of whether human factors intervention is likely to have an impact on the company's strategic objectives, for example, remaining in the manufacturing of a particular product. Case studies in a variety of industries are used to contrast the project approach with a more strategic approach. It is concluded that the project may represent sub-optimization in that a successful outcome of the project may have no impact upon company survival without a careful examination of the strategic plans of the company.

Manprint Applications for Design of Advanced Armored Weapon Systems

1986 ◽  
Vol 30 (8) ◽  
pp. 753-757
Author(s):  
Thomas B. Malone ◽  
Christopher C. Heasly ◽  
Lewis E. Waldeisen ◽  
Timothy J. Hayes
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Life Cycle Costs ◽  
Primary Concern ◽  
Weapon Systems ◽  
Operator Performance ◽  
Military Vehicles ◽  
Performance Requirements ◽  
Advanced Control ◽  
Military Systems ◽  
And Control

As military systems become more advanced, more capable, and more sophisticated, they often become more complex. Of primary concern to the human factors specialist is the development of advanced control and display concepts, and application of reasonable tradeoff studies which will guide, if not drive the assessment of these concepts. Similarly, when confronted with conflicting standards and specifications, the human factors engineer must be able to effectively reconcile these discrepancies. Generally the issues pit system constraints (i.e., complexity and development and/or life cycle costs) against operator performance requirements or criteria. The principal objective of this paper is to identify and detail human factors issues requiring consideration when developing command and control concepts for advanced armored military vehicles within the Army's MANPRINT initiative. This paper draws on the authors' experience and expertise in the design and development of armored vehicles to point out the tradeoff considerations and processes necessary in designing complex military systems.

Applying human factor analysis tools to a railway brake and wheel maintenance facility

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarbjeet Singh ◽  
Rupesh Kumar ◽  
Uday Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Human Factor ◽  
Working Time ◽  
Posture Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Working Posture ◽  
Railway Maintenance

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate three techniques to extract human factor information from specific railway maintenance tasks. It describes the techniques and shows how these tools can be applied to identify improvements in maintenance practices and workflow. Design/methodology/approach – Three case studies were conducted on single group of technicians (n=19) at a railway maintenance workshop in Luleå, Sweden. Case study I examined the posture of the technicians while they were changing the brake shoes of freight wagons; the study employed the Standard Nordic Questionnaire and a videotape using the Ovako Working Posture Analysis System (OWAS). Case study II looked at maintenance repair times required to change the wheel axle on freight wagons at the workshop. A video filming method suggested by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work was used to measure actual maintenance time. Finally, case study III considered the technicians’ (n=19) perception of work demands, their control over the work and their social support while performing maintenance tasks (brake shoe and wheel axle maintenance); to this end, the case study used a demand control support questionnaire. Findings – In the first case study, the Standard Nordic Questionnaire confirmed that technicians at this particular railway vehicle maintenance workshop suffer from back and shoulder pain. The Ovako Working Posture Analysis showed that 21 percent of the working time required to fit the brake wedge and cotter pin fits into two OWAS categories: category 3, where “change is required as soon as possible,” and category 4, where “change is required immediately”. Problems stem from poor workplace layout, incorrect posture and inaccessibility of tools and components. In the second study, the video analysis indicated that the working time to change the wheel axle of a freight wagon is greatly affected by poor workplace layout. The third case study showed that the technicians have lower “psychological demands” (mean=13), “higher control over work” (mean=16) and “high social support” (mean=22). Practical implications – The objective of this study was to apply knowledge about human factors to the functional relationships between maintenance personnel, tasks and the working environment to improve safety. If the workplace layout, working posture, maintenance manuals and accessibility of tools are poorly planned, maintenance performance can be adversely affected. The results of this study should assist maintenance management to design new policies and guidelines for improving the work environment. Originality/value – Three case studies were conducted at a railway maintenance workshop in Luleå, Sweden, to collect data on how human factors affect various railway maintenance tasks.

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