Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics

Ergonomics and human factors impact how humans interact with the world around them. Understanding these factors can be difficult. To cut through the tricky aspects of the subject, this bestselling textbook offers a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the field. This title places the subject matter into a system context using a human-machine model to structure the chapters and a knowledge application model to structure the organisation of material in each chapter.

Every chapter covers Core Concepts, Basic Applications, Tools and Processes, and System Integration issues regardless of topic. This updated fifth edition provides new material on current occupational health issues such as obesity, menopause, and other modern work-related medical concerns. Updated to include coverage of new technological developments such as self-driving cars, exoskeletons, AI, hybrid working and cell phone ergonomics. Examples where tools are used including the Strain Index and the Lifting Fatigue Failure Tool have been fully updated, featuring signposting to additional resources and toolkits. Readers will grasp a full and thorough grounding in the need-to-knows of ergonomics and human factors.

Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics, Fifth Edition is the premier textbook for any student where ergonomics and human factors play a part in their discipline, including those in aviation, medicine and healthcare, energy, engineering, health and safety and the sciences.

Also included in this updated new edition are an instructor’s manual and a guide to tutorials and seminars. Over 500 PowerPoint slides are available for academic use from the publisher.

Dr R. S. Bridger is an independent consultant and educationalist in Human Factors and Ergonomics. He is a qualified fitness instructor and expert witness. He has published over 200 scientific articles, papers, and official reports. He is the author of the book A Guide to Active Work in the Modern Office: Homo Sedens in the 21st Century. Recently, he published a new book, Introduction to Human Factors in Accident Investigation, which is available on Amazon worldwide. He is an experienced consultant, teacher, and public speaker and was awarded “Ergonomics Practitioner of the Year” by the Federation for Professional Ergonomists in 2019. He has supported the academic programs of universities in the United Kingdom, Norway, and South Africa and regularly reviews articles for journals and acts as an external examiner of theses. He is a past President of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors and, at the time of writing, is Honorary General Treasurer of the Institute. He can be contacted via LinkedIn.