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Redesign of Military Patient Handoff Training for Emergency Medical Services Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Crystal M. Fausett, Jenna M. Korentsides, Camilla C. Knott, Kerri Chik, Anna Grome, Lee W. Sciarini, Joseph R. Keebler
We conducted a qualitative research inquiry to facilitate the redesign of a military patient handoff training program for a new population of civilian Emergency Medical Services (EMS) learners. Emergency Medical Service providers provided insights about the organizational and interpersonal factors that contribute to patient handoffs, which were used to tailor the existing military patient handoff training
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Anthropometric Analysis of the External Ear Using CT Scan Image by Age, Gender, and Side Among the Iranian Population Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Mehnoosh Nasiri, Hamid Khabiri, Gholam Hossein Halvani, Morteza MoradiAmin, Farimah Shamsi, Zahra ZangiAbadi
The purpose of this study is to provide an accessible source of anthropometric measurements from the auricle to the tympanic membrane based on age, gender, and ear side, which can be used as a reference for optimizing the fit and comfort of ear-related devices and anthropometric analysis. To do so, in this study, a 3D measurement method based on CT scan imaging was utilized. A new coordinate system
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Refuting Naïve Realism: Exploding the Myth of the Immaculate Perception and the Implications for Design and Practice Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2024-01-25 P.A. Hancock
This paper discusses the fallacies involved in naive realism.
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Introduction to the Special Issue, Anthropometry in Design Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2023-05-16 Tom Albin, Johan Molenbroek
Feature at a Glance: Welcome to the special issue on anthropometry! This discussion will cover a range of differently sized topics to fit your interests. De Bruin and Castelluci discuss the problem...
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Designing a Glyph-Based Polar Chart to Interpret the Results of Machine Learning Models Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2023-04-02 Trung Nguyen, Davide Gentile, Greg A. Jamieson, Raymond G. Gosine, Hakimeh Purmehdi
Explainable artificial intelligence practices can support data scientists in interpreting the results of machine learning (ML) models. However, current practices require effortful and time-consumin...
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Human Factors Investigation of Ejection from a Roller Coaster Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2023-03-02 Kenneth Nemire
The Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) was used to evaluate a complex forensic case. The use of HFACS in forensic human factors is demonstrated via a case study of the death o...
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Applying Human Factors to Modify and Design Healthcare Workspaces and Processes in Response to COVID-19 Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2023-02-14 Jessica Martel, Jared Dembicki, Katherine Bubric
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present unique challenges to healthcare organizations around the world. Members of a provincial Human Factors team supported several workspace design projects pro...
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Human System Integration Framework (HSIF) Activities to Support Human Readiness Levels (HRLs) Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2023-01-16 Holly A. H. Handley
The Human Readiness Level (HRL) provides a scale to evaluate a system’s readiness for human use. While the HFES/ANSI-400 Standard defines the HRLs, it does not identify a process to generate the da...
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Cognitive Coaching in Special Operations: Design Principles and Best Practices Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2022-12-19 Adam T. Biggs, Lanny F. Littlejohn
Cognitive enhancement platforms have received growing interest as a means to improve workplace performance. Among the many commercial and professional organizations exploring cognitive training, th...
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Body–Product Relationship for Aging Women Examined Through the Lens of Functional Anthropometry Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2022-11-22 Linsey Griffin, Bethany Juhnke, Colleen Pokorny, Emily Seifert, Elisheva Savvateev, Minji Yu
The purpose of this research was to understand how measurements of the aging body change in the seated and standing positions. An integrated approach was taken to select the appropriate 3D scanning...
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Measuring Perceived Agent Appropriateness in a Live-Flight Human-Autonomy Teaming Scenario Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2022-10-21 Joseph Lyons, Patrick Highland, Nathan Bos, David Lyons, Anna Skinner, Thomas Schnell, Ryan Hefron
United States Air Force Test Pilot School students (N = 6) participated in a study involving an agent-directed human pilot (“Blue agent”) in dogfighting scenarios against an adversary (“Red agent”)...
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Eject, Eject, Eject! Conducting a Cognitive Task Analysis to Assess Parachute Descent Training Simulators Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2022-09-20 Cayla A. Hartley, Kenzie J. Hurley, Valerie J. Morganson, Steven J. Kass, Beth F. Wheeler Atkinson, Matthew B. Pierce
We conducted a cognitive task analysis to provide input on the curriculum and technology currently used to train parachute descent procedures in the Naval Aviation Survival Training Program. Subjec...
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Product Interfaces for Older Adult Users With Cognitive Impairment Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2022-08-13 Li-Hao Chen, Yung-Chuan Huang, Ruo-Qiao Zhao
The aim of this study is to explore the usability of multiple forms of television remote control interfaces for older adult users and users with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to clarify the opera...
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Using Peer Mentorship to Foster Growth and Interest in Human Factors Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2022-08-08 Emily A. Rickel, Jessyca L. Derby, Barbara S. Chaparro
Academic programs benefit from the addition of a formalized peer mentorship program to help undergraduate and graduate students achieve academic success, social and psychological wellbeing, and car...
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Comment From the Editor-in-Chief Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2022-06-23 Rammohan V Maikala
Dear Readers,
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“CLockdown”—Exploring the Design of Time in the “New Normal” Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2022-06-10 P. A. Hancock
This work is in response to the observations of Professor Smith on an earlier article of mine entitled “On the Design of Time,” in the present Journal.
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Human Factors and Ergonomics Considerations for Aging-in-Place Part 2: The Intersection of Environment and Technology Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2022-05-31 Otis L. Owens, Jenay M. Beer
This article is part 2 of a two-part series focused on aging-in-place. Aging-in-place is a term that has been increasingly used over the past 40 years to describe the process of remaining in one’s ...
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Experiencing Time—A Commentary on Recent Perspectives on the Perception of Time Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2022-05-30 Thomas J. Smith
The research reported in this article demonstrates that the passage of time is not directly perceived. The implication is that time is the only environmental stimulus that cannot be directly experi...
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Percentage of U.S. General Population Accommodated by Commercial Airline Seats Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2022-05-29 Jacob P. Rusch, Richard W. Marklin, Jr.
The number of seats per airplane has increased over the years, leading to a decrease in seat width and legroom. Using the HFES Multivariate Accommodation Testing Tool, the percentage of the general...
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Human Factors and Ergonomics Considerations for Aging-in-Place Part 1: The Intersection of Users and Tasks Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2022-05-25 Jenay M. Beer, Otis L. Owens
This article is part 1 of a two-part series. The term aging-in-place has been increasingly used over the past 40 years to describe the process of remaining in one’s home. In attempt to advance the ...
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How a Human-Centered Design Process Transformed the User Experience of Graft Preparation in the Operating Room Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2022-04-23 Jacob A. Marks,Kevin Zylka,Emilie Copeland D’Agostino
In this case study, the human-centered design process used by the Industrial Design and Human Factors (IDHF) team at Johnson & Johnson MedTech in developing the SPEEDTRAP™ Graft Preparation System is overviewed. This article describes three broad efforts to “Understand” needs within knee soft tissue repair procedures and potential opportunities; “Explore” possible solutions through conceptual development
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Investigating User Experience of On-Body Heating Strategies in Indoor Environments Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2022-04-20 Eric Beaudette,Esther Foo,Md Tahmidul Islam Molla,Kai Johnson,Ellen Dupler,Nika Gagliardi,Heidi Woelfle,Martin Halvey,Lucy Dunne
Thermal physiology and psychophysics are complex and nuanced, with significant variability between individuals. Wearable devices have the potential to offer customizable microclimate control. However, individual experiences with different supplemental heating strategies are likely to vary considerably in unconstrained environments. The physiological responses, psychophysical effects, and qualitative
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3D Scanning and Head-Mounted Products Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2022-04-15 Bruce Bradtmiller
3D scans are especially useful for the design of products to fit the head and face, where anthropometric dimensions are poorly correlated. When combining multiple scans to design for a target group, scan alignment is critical. Scans can also help determine whether a design can accommodate the target population in a single size or whether multiple sizes are needed.
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Introduction to Human Factors in Accident Investigation Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Gerald P. Krueger
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Supporting Remote Experimentation Through Computer-Mediated Communication Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2022-03-29 Michael J. McCloskey,Kellie L. Turner,David E. Kancler,Daniel J. Zelik
With the emergence of COVID-19 and the resultant reduction in direct personal contact, we were faced with a novel challenge of how to conduct studies that involved both semi-structured elicitation of detailed cognitive information and the evaluation of software interfaces and algorithms. We leveraged distributed communication technologies to support data collection across three separate human-computer
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School Furniture and Anthropometric Fit, the Gap Between Theory and Practice Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2022-03-03 Renate de Bruin,Héctor I. Castellucci
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Translation of a Successful Behavioral Intervention to a Digital Therapeutic Self-Management System for Older Adults Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2022-02-24 Stacy Al-Saleh,Jeannie K. Lee,Wendy A. Rogers,Kathleen C. Insel
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I can see Clearly Now: Developing a Camera-Based Automotive Rear-View Mirror Using a Human-Centred Philosophy Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2022-01-02 Louise Malcolm, Paul Herriotts
Driving can be said to be predominantly a visual task (Kramer & Rohr, 1982), so appropriate exterior vision is a primary requirement to enable drivers to undertake safe driving with minimal errors. Drivers must have confidence in their vehicle, which is attained by having knowledge both of the size of their own vehicle and also of the external environment (Herriotts and Johnson, 2013). This is particularly
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Participant Vocabulary Use and Selection Differences in Serial Versus Parallel Presentation of Product Reaction Cards Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-12-23 Michelle Spinelli, Nicholas Kelling, Mark Morris, David Neira, Silvia Convento, Evelina Deleanu
This study looks at the effects on users’ choices when presented with Product Reaction Cards (PRC) in parallel and sequential order. Participants were given brief tasks on two websites and presented with PRC in parallel or sequential order to describe their sentiments. We found that participants selected 25% more words in the sequential condition, including the selection of more positive words (23%)
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In the News Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-11-21
In this column, William F Moroney reports on human factors/ergonomics issues that have appeared in the press. Contributions are invited. Please send electronic copy with references to [email protected]edu.
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Guidance for Best Practices in Participatory Design Involving People with Visual Impairment Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-12-07 Hyung Nam Kim
Today, a great number of people with visual impairment take advantage of mainstream technology via assistive technology. User involvement in the systems development life cycle contributes to addressing user needs accurately. This article presents practical strategies to facilitate participatory design approaches involving users with visual impairment. Both researchers and professional designers will
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Integrating User-Centered Design Into the Sylvester Firefighter Cancer Initiative’s Personal Exposure Reporter Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-10-09 Barbara Millet
Firefighters are potentially exposed to many carcinogens in their work. Collection of occupational hazard exposure data offers firefighters greater awareness of their health and wellness and analysis of the data provides researchers opportunities to identify firefighters’ specific health risks. The University of Miami’s Firefighters’ Cancer Initiative conducted user-centered design research with 450
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How Women and Men Pee: Assessing Gender-Specific Urination Practices for a Comfortable Toilet Experience Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-09-11 Vasco Schelbert, Lena Kriwanek, S. Ramesh Sakthivel, Lotte Kristoferitsch, Harald Gründl, Christoph Lüthi
NoMix toilets separate urine and feces at the source and are a promising resource recovery technology. However, design issues hamper the transformation from unattractive to aspirational products. Little effort has been done to design toilets that account for physiological differences, leading to adverse effects on user-friendliness and urine separation efficiency. We used infrared recordings to assess
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Comment From the Editor-in-Chief Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-08-30 Rammohan V. Maikala
It is my distinct pleasure to present the year’s final Ergonomics in Design (EID) issue, which brings attention to a novel and important development in Human Factors – Human Readiness Levels (HRLs). Based on the widely accepted Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), developed by NASA in the 1970s to help industry and governments assess the maturity level of specific technologies, HRLs focus on assessing
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Introduction to the Special Issue on Human Readiness Levels Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-08-30 Holly A. H. Handley
In the fall of 2018, I was named a Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Science Policy Fellow. As part of my responsibilities in this role, I was tasked to undertake a project that would help improve the inclusion of high-quality human factors and ergonomics science in government and industry systems. After several conversations with Mica Endsley, I decided to revisit her earlier work on socializing
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A Human Factors Evaluation of a Screening System for Diabetic Retinopathy Centered in Psychological Theory Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-08-27 Alexander T. Casimir, Adrian M. Pavone, Abby Faircloth, Amina Khan, Ommar Khawaja, Landon Grace, Stephen Fransen, Anne Collins McLaughlin
People with diabetes are at risk for diabetic retinopathy (DR), a leading cause of blindness. Early treatment can preserve sight; however, screening rates are low. We utilized psychological theories of motivation in tandem with human factors tools such as heuristic evaluation and task analysis to develop interventions to improve screening rates at a single clinic. Interventions addressed the system
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The Effect of Backplate Design for Mountain Bike Backpacks on Thermoregulation Mechanisms Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-07-23 Carolina Daza Beltrán, Erika Muñoz Larsson, Ricardo Fernando Otero Caicedo, Edna Constanza Rojas Losada
Using infrared thermography, we assess how a new backpack design for mountain bikers can contribute to their thermoregulation process and perceived comfort during a cycling activity in a controlled environment. We gathered qualitative and quantitative data of heat concentration areas on skin temperature and thermal comfort perception by comparing two types of backpacks: a conventional backpack and
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When Human Factors Fails: Intentional and Unintentional Bad Designs Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-07-22 Philip Kortum
The primary goal of human factors is to create systems that can be easily used by their intended audience, while minimizing the number of mistakes that a user might make. However, sometimes human factors principles are applied in ways that makes a user’s task harder. Sometimes this is intentional, and the designer uses human factors as justification for creating an exclusionary design. In other cases
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Book Review: Design for Health: Applications of Human Factors Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-07-22 Gerald P. Krueger
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Human Factors Evaluation of Energy Visualization Dashboards Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-07-08 Ashish D. Nimbarte, Nathaniel Smith, Bhaskaran Gopalakrishnan
Energy visualization systems provide information about use in real-time to assist users with energy efficiency. In this study, three energy visualization dashboards for small businesses were developed and tested. Performance measurement, NASA Task Load Index (TLX) workload assessment, and posttest survey were used to conduct the usability testing. Compared with the dashboards that were designed using
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How Unusable Systems Can Be Successes: When You Are Not a Stakeholder Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-06-28 Frank E. Ritter
I have recently used several systems that are not usable but have been declared successes. Success means that their use is increasing, no one was fired, and the usability problems are solved by the users who either work much harder or through surrogates. After defining usability, I describe these systems and provide a list of reasons why these systems are both unusable and successes, seemingly a paradox
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Investigating the Effectiveness of User Onboarding Solutions With Eye Tracking: A Case Study on Paint 3D Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-06-28 Mária Megyeri, Bálint Szabó
This article examines the user’s first experience with a new software application called the user onboarding process. In addition, we conducted a series of usability experiments with 18 participants, which were supported by eye tracking technology, to explore the effectiveness of different user onboarding solutions, exemplified by the newest version of Paint. We also explored users’ feedback on onboarding
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Comment From the Editor-in-Chief Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-06-04 Rammohan V. Maikala
By the time this – the third issue of the year – is in print, I hope we will be nearer to a resolution of the pandemic that allows us to gather safely once again. Since last year, remote working and learning from home have increased exponentially. Some of us have had to find creative ways to outfit our homes to accommodate our remote learning and work. Thanks to COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019)
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Technology Readiness Level as the Foundation of Human Readiness Level Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-06-03 George Salazar, M. Natalia Russi-Vigoya
Communication of the maturity of technology through the program/product life cycles helps enhance risk management from the beginning and support decision-making strategies for research, development, and allocation of resources. Currently, many organizations use the technology readiness level (TRL) as a simple metric to indicate the maturity of the technology. This article will discuss the TRL history
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Human Readiness Levels Promote Effective System Integration Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-06-02 Benjamin Schwartz, Joan E. Dodson
The purpose of a Human Readiness Level (HRL) scale is to indicate a developing system’s readiness for use by humans, that is, the maturity of human engineering efforts. We explore the factors driving the development of the HRL scale, how the scale enhances systems engineering and program execution, and potential shortcomings. We focus on the American National Standards Institute and Human Factors and
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Extreme Interaction Among Human–Environment–Equipment: A Pilot Study on the Ergonomic Design of Military Snow Boots Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-06-01 Debojyoti Bhattacharyya, Madhusudan Pal, Tirthankar Chatterjee, Rajeev Varshney
The Indian soldiers guard the border regions located at extreme elevations in cold, often snow-covered conditions. Protecting their feet from life-threatening cold injuries is a primary objective as well as a matter of national security. As a solution, a new cold-condition “snow boot” design based on ergonomic principles was developed indigenously. The present study was conducted to assess the efficacy
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An Evaluation of the Acceptability of Smart Eyewear for Plot Diagnosis Activity in Agriculture Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-05-28 Jean Larbaigt, Céline Lemercier
Smart glasses could meet the plot diagnosis activity needs in agriculture. Therefore, their acceptability must be evaluated. We conducted user tests with agricultural advisors to assess perceived comfort and user experience. The participants reported comfort issues like and harm problems, and obstruction or disturbance of the visual field. Objective and subjective evaluations were poorer when the device
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Redesign of a Transfusion Issue Form Using Human Factors Science Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-05-27 Laura Barg-Walkow, Kyle Annen*
Blood transfusions are common procedures but are high risk for patient safety. Verification of the correct blood unit for the patient, assessments of the patient for symptoms of transfusion reactions, and quick responses to suspected reactions are the main interventions to ensure this process are safe. Each of these steps is aided by the transfusion issue form. We identified opportunities to use human
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Assessing Authentic Diversity in the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society: Part 1 Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-05-27 Erin K. Chiou, Rod D. Roscoe
This article is Part 1 of a two-part series reflecting on diversity within the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) and how the pursuit of “authentic” diversity is essential to HFES’s overarching goals for inclusion and equity. In Part 1, authentic diversity is discussed – what it means and what it might look like. Through this lens of authentic diversity, recent member demographics are reported
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Assessing Authentic Diversity in the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society: Part 2 Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-05-27 Erin K. Chiou, Rod D. Roscoe
This article is Part 2 of a two-part series reflecting on diversity within the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES). Part 1 discussed what it means to pursue authentic diversity and reported recent demographic characteristics of HFES. Part 2 discusses a brief history of relevant efforts in HFES and recent scholarship that suggests sustained interest in diversity issues within human factors and
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Achieving Noise Reduction With a Novel Lower Limb External Mechanical Compression System Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-05-27 Karen Giuliano, Rachel Pozzar
Hospitals are one of the noisiest public environments in the United States, and hospital noise is associated with disrupted sleep. This study provides insights into the noise levels produced by three commonly used medical devices for mechanical deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis: the VenaFlow Elite System, the Kendall SCD Compression System, and the ArjoHuntleigh Flowtron. Noise levels produced were
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Human Readiness Levels Explained Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-05-27 Judi E. See
The Human Readiness Level scale complements and supplements the existing technology readiness level scale to support comprehensive and systematic evaluation of human system aspects throughout a system’s life cycle. The objective is to ensure humans can use a fielded technology or system as intended to support mission operations safely and effectively. This article defines the nine human readiness levels
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Human Factors and Multidisciplinary Response to COVID-19 Social Distancing Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-05-19 Laurie Wolf, Anne Shaver, Yuhao Peng
As health care organizations begin to recover from the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019), we must provide careful modifications to ensure patient and staff safety. Human Factors Engineers conducted pilot studies to begin understanding the impact social distancing can have on required work tasks. Next, an enterprise-level Social Distancing Work Group developed a Quick-Start Guide with recommendations
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Safe Workplace for Agricultural Tractor: Design Principle and Application Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-05-06 Abhijit Khadatkar, Prabhakar Shukla
This study focuses on developing a safe workplace for agricultural tractor drivers and recommending the optimum location for tractor control. Thirteen anthropometric body dimensions of 8,025 Indian male agricultural workers were considered for developing reach envelopes for hand- and foot-operated controls. The optimum reach for hand controls is in the range of 456 to 700 mm forward and 265 to 492
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Books Review: A Meaning Processing Approach to Cognition: What Matters? Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-05-06 Larry Hettinger
The benefits of transdisciplinary approaches to designing sociotechnical systems have become increasingly apparent in recent years. The emergence of insightful, actionable syntheses across diverse perspectives on issues of common concern is among its greatest advantages. Successful design depends on effective integration of relevant knowledge from across a range of expertise, relentlessly focused on
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Exploring the Synergy Between Human Systems Integration and Human Readiness Levels: A Retrospective Analysis Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-04-22 Pamela A. Savage-Knepshield, Charles L. Hernandez, Scott O. Sines
Using a case study approach, this article explores the benefits of leveraging human readiness levels (HRLs) in conjunction with Human Systems Integration (HSI). The U.S. Army’s HSI program emphasizes front-end planning and emphasizes the use of soldier feedback to maximize influence on system design; however, it does not provide the methods by which this should be accomplished nor does it specify the
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That’s Not What We Expected: Examining Technology Expectations and Malfunctions on Frustration Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-04-13 Nina Ferreri, Christopher B. Mayhorn
Technology malfunctions and expectations for technology performance influence user attitudes and behaviors regarding that technology. An empirical study explored how these factors interact to influence attitudes and performance on a task when exposed to a malfunction and certain expectations for technology performance. Unlike previous research, an interaction was found between malfunction and expectation
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Impact of Manual Coordination on Usability of Clothing Fasteners in People With Parkinson’s Disease Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-04-07 Leticia Nardoni Marteli, Fabio Augusto Barbieri, Gabriel Gerizani, Érica Pereira das Neves, Luis Carlos Paschoarelli
People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) manipulate clothing as part of their daily life. To understand how deteriorating motor skills affect the performance of dressing/undressing activities, this study investigated performance in handling clothing fastening. Participants were distributed into two groups: older adults with PD and neurologically matched healthy individuals (control group). Coordination
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The Use of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Ergonomic Applications for Education, Aviation, and Maintenance Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-03-30 Christopher Brown, Jamison Hicks, Christina H. Rinaudo, Reuben Burch
Practicing engineers associated with military applications performed a literature review to detail the use of augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) related to ergonomic applications across education, aircraft crew stations, and maintenance. This review examines articles based on both breadth of applications for and relevance to ergonomic AR/VR applications. Results of the review were summarized
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Designing a New Forklift Backrest: Role of Adjustability in Improving Operator Comfort Ergonomics in Design Pub Date : 2021-03-24 Pranav Madhav Kuber, Ehsan Rashedi
Selection of a single design to delight customers may not be always possible due to the anthropometric differences in humans, wherein a hybrid design can benefit. Using adjustability, we demonstrate our approach for developing a novel forklift backrest to accommodate drivers with a wide range of body sizes. Field and laboratory evaluations were conducted to assess and improve the design. Our results