Lecture 1 Ergonomics

Question 1

Before WWI History

Answer 1

If person could not use the machine, then the person was rejected.

Question 2

During WWI History

Answer 2

Adjust the machine/ Increase of available info for users such as altitude pilots.

Question 3

After WWII History

Answer 3

DOD Supported Research, Small equipment to entire systems, Expansion of ergonomics with Human Computer Interaction Field

Question 4

HFES

Answer 4

Human Factors & Ergonomics Society

Question 5

Why was HFES Started?

Answer 5

promote the discovery and exchange of knowledge concerning the characteristics of human beings that are applicable to the design of systems and devices of all kinds

Question 6

IEA

Answer 6

International Ergonomics Association

Question 7

What is IEA mission

Answer 7

elaborate and advance ergonomics science and practice, and to expand its scope of application and contribution to society to improve the quality of life, working closely with its constituent societies and related international organizations

Question 8

What is Ergonomics?

Answer 8

Derived from the Greek words ergon (work) and nomos (natural laws). STUDY OF designing equipment and devices that fit the human body, its movements, and its cognitive abilities.

Question 9

What is Human Factors?

Answer 9

Science of understanding the properties of human capabilities and applying this understanding to the design, development, and deployment of systems and services.

Question 10

What is A Human Factor?

Answer 10

A Human Factor is a physical or cognitive property of an individual that influences functioning of technological systems as well as human-environment equilibriums.

Question 11

Name reasons why ergonomics is important

Answer 11

Accidents in the workplace, home, in traffic, disasters, (cranes, planes, nuclear plants etc)

Question 12

Economic Ergonomics

Answer 12

Improve quality of products= improve well being

Question 13

Successful HFE?

Answer 13

Enhances performance
Increase Safety
Improves user satisfaction

Question 14

Simple or Complex

Answer 14

If th esystem (simple or complex) does not work the way a person thinks it should work then the person will be unsuccessful when attempting to use the system

Question 15

Affordances

Answer 15

Quality of an object, or an environment, that allows an individual to perform an action. (doors, faucets etc)

Question 16

Solutions ? (Affordances)

Answer 16

Equipment Design
Task Design
Environmental Design
Selection
Training