Human Reliability Analysis from the Ergonomics Perspective: Towards a Systemic Approach
Journal Title: Ergonomics International Journal - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
The evolution of socio-economic environment during the 20th century caused a rapid increase in two important issues: the risk and the complexity of the processes [1]. These two factors combined with several numbers of technological changes contributed to increasing the complexity of work systems.
Authors and Affiliations
Petrillo A
On the Evolution of Thermoregulation Models
Thermoregulation models are effective tools for predicting the human response to the thermal environments, assessing thermal comfort and/or thermal stress due to cold or hot conditions, in clothing and automotive researc...
Positive Sum Design: Designing Affordances for Bias, Choice and Coordination
In my previous introduction to Positive Sum Design, I explore the limits that zero sum bias places on our ability to solve problems creatively.
Associations between Sitting Time and Musculoskeletal Pain in Different Body Regions among Workers According to Blue and White Collars
Objectives: To investigate the association between sitting time (daily total, and occupational and leisure-time periods) and musculoskeletal pain in different body regions among workers by blue-collar and white. Methods:...
Insole Program in the Manufacturing Setting: Impact on Lower Extremity Muscle Activity
Hasbro Games in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts sought to evaluate the impact of their year-long company-instituted footwear insole program after removing floor mats. The employees subjectively reported reduced aches and...
The Art of Spatial Flexion in Ancient Indian Sculpture Fabrication
The ancient sculptural tradition of INDIA has a significant characteristic. The images, whether they are in seated, standing or reclining postures, are invariably composed in a manner that reflects the grace of dance mov...