Cyber security incidents are often attributed to “human error”. The discipline of human factors recognises the importance of identifying organisational root causes, rather than focusing on individua……続きを見る
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"What Went Wrong?" has revolutionized the way industry views safety. The new edition continues and extends the wisdom, innovations and strategies of previous editions, by introducing new material on……続きを見る
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This book explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in addressing critical humanitarian challenges. It examines AI’s role in enhancing emergency responses, poverty allevi……続きを見る
Within the last fifty years the performance requirements for technical objects and systems were supplemented with: customer expectations (quality), abilities to prevent the loss of the object proper……続きを見る
There is an urgent need to disseminate ergonomics "know-how" to the work place. This book meets that need by providing clear guidelines and problem solving recommendations to assist the practitioner……続きを見る
Sittig's Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens, Seventh Edition, has proven to be a reliable, accessible, must-have reference on hazardous materials for over thirty years. This u……続きを見る
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Developing an Effective Safety Culture implements a simple philosophy, namely that working safely is a cultural issue. An effective safety culture will eventually lead to the desired goal of zero in……続きを見る
This book explores the transformative power of swarm intelligence and digital innovations in shaping the cities of the future. It presents a comprehensive analysis of how social learning, citizen en……続きを見る
An in depth review of social ergonomics- also known as organizational ergonomics- this book discusses the optimization of sociotechnical systems, including their organizational structures, policies,……続きを見る
Whether you are a bioengineer designing prosthetics, an aerospace scientist involved in life support, a kinesiologist training athletes, or an occupational physician prescribing an exercise regimen,……続きを見る
Activity, Behavior, and Healthcare Computing relates to the fields of vision and sensor-based human action or activity and behavior analysis and recognition. As well as a series of methodologies, th……続きを見る
In this present internet age, risk analysis and crisis response based on information will make up a digital world full of possibilities and improvements to people‘s daily life and capabilities. Thes……続きを見る
Occupational Safety and Hygiene II contains selected papers from the International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO2014, Guimar Portugal, 13-14 February 2014), which was organized b……続きを見る
This straightforward, easy-to-understand textbook inspires tools for improving job performance, productivity, and morale in law enforcement. The groundbreaking first edition of Gold Medal Policing, ……続きを見る
Indoor Air Quality Engineering covers a wide range of indoor air quality engineering principles and applications, providing guidelines for identifying and analyzing indoor air quality problems as we……続きを見る
The ubiquitous nature of transport signs on roadways, railways, and in airports can lead to an overload of visual information, yet little research has been done to understand the design and use of s……続きを見る
Based on recent research, this book discusses how to improve quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness in patient care through the application of human factors and ergonomics principles. It pro……続きを見る
The chapters in the book come from an international group of authors with diverse backgrounds including ergonomics, psychology, architecture, computer science, engineering, and sociology. Specific t……続きを見る
Combining emerging concepts, theories, and applications of human factors knowledge, this volume focuses on discovery and understanding of human performance issues in complex systems, including recen……続きを見る
Learning objectives, case studies, updated codes and standards, information about emergency response, and school fire safety planning are all included in this essential book for safety professionals……続きを見る
Electric power engineering education traditionally covers safety of the power equipment and systems. Little attention, if any, is given to the safety of people. When they reach professional status, ……続きを見る
Plant Hazard Analysis and Safety Instrumentation Systems serves as a comprehensive guide to the development of safety instrumented system (SIS), outlining the connections between SIS requirements, p……続きを見る
Due to global competition, safety regulations, and other factors, manufacturers are increasingly pressed to create products that are safe, highly reliable, and of high quality. Engineers and quality……続きを見る
Ergonomics and human factors is the discipline concerned with the application of scientifc knowledge to improve people‘s interaction with products, systems and environments. This book presents the p……続きを見る
