Handbook on Standards and Guidelines in Ergonomics and Human Factors

2005 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Standards And Guidelines

scholarly journals Design and evaluation of UAV ground control station by considering human factors standards and guidelines

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taiwo Amida
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Human Error ◽  
Ground Control ◽  
Task Load ◽  
Ground Control Station ◽  
Programming Techniques ◽  
Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Standards And Guidelines ◽  
Commercial Off The Shelf ◽  
Nasa Task Load Index

The majority of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) accidents can be directly related to human error. For this reason, standards and guidelines focusing on human factors have been published by various organizations such as Transport Canada, FAA, EASA, NASA and military agencies. The objective of this thesis is to present a methodology for designing a Ground Control Station (GCS) using available standards and guidelines for human factors. During the design process, a detailed analysis was performed using human factors methods to ensure all requirements were met; each phase of the design follows the guidelines presented in the compiled human factors standards and guidelines. The GCS interface was developed using advanced programming techniques and commercial off-the-shelf software. Moreover, an operator workload evaluation was carried out using NASA task load index for validation of design methodology. It was found that the applied methodology not only improved the pilot workload, but also ensured that all user and stakeholders’ requirements are met.

Where Human Factors may be Headed: A Personal View

1988 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 340-340
Author(s):  
Richard S. Hirsch
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Product Liability ◽  
Organizational Structures ◽  
Personal View ◽  
Standards And Guidelines ◽  
Human Factors Research ◽  
Present Focus

Following a brief review of how the human factors community achieved its present focus and circumstance, the discussion deals with what future preoccupations and opportunities may face human factors practitioners, such as computer software and documentation evaluations, the development of standards and guidelines, the avoidance of exposure to product liability cases, and the presentation of legislative testimony, among other concerns and challenges. Also examined are the roles that human factors funding and organizational structures may play in facilitating or inhibiting the effectiveness of human factors research and acceptance of the results obtained.

Human Factors Issues for Resolving Adverse Effects of Human Work Underload and Workload Transitions in Advanced Transportation Systems

1994 ◽  
Vol 38 (13) ◽  
pp. 784-788 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas G. Ryan
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Federal Government ◽  
National Research Council ◽  
Transportation Systems ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Cost Performance ◽  
Function Allocation ◽  
User Acceptability ◽  
Standards And Guidelines ◽  
Human Function

A workshop was conducted in which the specific purpose was to build on earlier work by the National Research Council, Federal Government agencies, and the larger human factors community to: (1) clarify human factors issues pertaining to degraded performance in advanced transportation systems due to human work underload and workload transition; and (2) develop strategies for resolving these issues. The workshop affirmed that: (1) work underload and workload transition are issues that will have to be addressed by designers of human-automation operating configurations, if cost, performance, safety, and user acceptability are to be optimized, (2) human function allocation models, standards, and guidelines which go beyond simple capability approaches will be needed to preclude or seriously diminish the work underload and workload transition problems, and (3) the issues identified during the workshop, need resolution if these models, standards, and guidelines are to be achieved.

scholarly journals Content Analysis of International Standards for Human Factors in Ship Design and Operation

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 448-465
Author(s):  
Farizha Ibrahim ◽  
Mohd Norsyarizad Razali ◽  
Noh Zainal Abidin
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Human Error ◽  
High Probability ◽  
Ship Design ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Design Standards ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Standards And Guidelines

Human-related factors account for more than 80% of accidents at sea, based on studies. According to Global Claims Review 2017 released by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, an estimated 75-96% of shipping accidents have a high probability of involving human error (AGCS, 2017). Designs that do not meet human factors' needs play a significant role in contributing to human error. Documents in terms of design standards and guidelines, rules, and laws are analyzed. As a result, several documents related to human factors have been identified. These documents are based on whether to implement it, even if some are prescriptive, and others are mandatory, being published at different enforcement levels. In ensuring the consistent implementation of human factors, regulators and authorities need to take stricter measures in all the processes involved in designing and building such ships.

scholarly journals Design and evaluation of UAV ground control station by considering human factors standards and guidelines

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taiwo Amida
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Human Error ◽  
Ground Control ◽  
Task Load ◽  
Ground Control Station ◽  
Programming Techniques ◽  
Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Standards And Guidelines ◽  
Commercial Off The Shelf ◽  
Nasa Task Load Index

The majority of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) accidents can be directly related to human error. For this reason, standards and guidelines focusing on human factors have been published by various organizations such as Transport Canada, FAA, EASA, NASA and military agencies. The objective of this thesis is to present a methodology for designing a Ground Control Station (GCS) using available standards and guidelines for human factors. During the design process, a detailed analysis was performed using human factors methods to ensure all requirements were met; each phase of the design follows the guidelines presented in the compiled human factors standards and guidelines. The GCS interface was developed using advanced programming techniques and commercial off-the-shelf software. Moreover, an operator workload evaluation was carried out using NASA task load index for validation of design methodology. It was found that the applied methodology not only improved the pilot workload, but also ensured that all user and stakeholders’ requirements are met.

scholarly journals The Human Touch

2011 ◽  
Vol 133 (09) ◽  
pp. 38-43
Author(s):  
James G. Skakoon ◽  
Michael Wiklund
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Mechanical Design ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Common Error ◽  
Reaction Forces ◽  
Standards And Guidelines ◽  
Applied Forces ◽  
Human Touch

This article discusses the significance of human touch in mechanical design. Designers need to be familiar with basic ergonomic standards and guidelines for their industries. In the mechanical area, these include anthropometric data describing the range of human size, shape, strength, and reach. Understanding and explicitly managing user-applied forces, reaction forces, and the resulting motion constitute a large part of human factors engineering (HFE) in mechanical design. An important early step in mechanical HFE is to select the preferred grip or grips. Making invalid assumptions about how users will grip a product is a common error among designers. Human factors engineering may not yield a perfect solution, but by understanding and applying basic principles of human factors engineering throughout a project, designers can spare design iterations and establish a firm human factors foundation for their products.

Symposium on Human Factors Standards and Guidelines

1982 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 788-788
Author(s):  
Martin G. Helander
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Standards And Guidelines

The Human Factors Society has decided to become increasingly involved in standards writing activities. This panel will give an overview of some of the most important human factors standards.

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