Human Factors Design Handbook: Information and Guidelines for the Design of Systems, Facilities, Equipment and Products for Human Use

Wesley E. Woodson/ Peggy Tillman/ Barry Tillman

ISBN 10: 0070717680 / ISBN 13: 9780070717688

Published by McGraw-Hill, 1991

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2nd sub edition. 1056 pages. 11.00x9.00x2.00 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # 0070717680

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Human Factors Design Handbook: Information and Guidelines for the Design of Systems, Facilities, Equipment and Products for Human Use
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0070717680
• ISBN 13: 9780070717688
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 2.73 kilograms

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Synopsis

Practical guidelines for the Ergonomic Design of Products and Facilities You'll find: Key Descisions to make at the conceptual design stage; Diagrams, charts and checklists; Data on cognitive skills, sensory capacities, mobility, strength, and dexterity; Tables of Engineering unit conversions and scientific constants; Designs that "fit the user"; Human Body size, reach, strength, reaction time, environmental stress resistance. Now revised and updated, this definitive guide--recognized worldwide as the leading source of ergonomics data and guidelines--is even more useful for integrating the human factor in the design of facilities, systems, products, and equipment. To help you ensure safe and efficient use, and prevent user error, injury, inconvenience, or dissatisfaction, the second edition of Human Factors Design Handbook includes step-by-step guidelines and valuable human factor data for identifying and accommodating the needs of people in architecture and the design of furnishings, equipment, consumer products, vehicles, machinery, highways and transportation.

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McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide