Course Text:
Bridger, R. (2018). Human factors and ergonomics (4th ed.). Routledge. ISBN 9781498795944
Read:
Chapter 1 - Human Factors and Ergonomics from the earliest Times to the Present
Chapter 2 - The Body as a Mechanical System
Chapter 3 - Anthropometry, Workstation, and Facilities Design
Chapter 4 - Standing and Sitting at Work
Access these chapter reading links within your classroom.
Videos:
Physics of the human body: Motion and balance:
Boat of Knowledge Ohio University. (2017, January 18). Physics of the human body: Motion and balance [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPQAl1Csg1g
This video explores the physiologic ability of the human body to move and function in different environments in which the design engineer will design optimal workplace interfaces.
Chapter 3: Anthropometry, workstation, and facility design
IEducator. (2020, September 30). Chapter 3: Anthropometry, workstation, and facility design [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoRsf3yZcrQ
This video discusses the history and future optimization of workplace systems to best support the safety and efficiency of the workforce.
Website:
Wikiwand. (n.d.) Human factors and ergonomics. Retrieved from https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Human_factors_and_ergonomics
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