ABSTRACT

This book deals with the central question of how human factors and ergonomics (HFE) might contribute to solutions for the more sustainable development of our world. The contents of the book are highly compatible with the recent political agenda for sustainable development as well as with sustainability research from other disciplines.The book aims to summarize and profile the various empirical and theoretical work arising from the field of “Human Factors and Sustainable Development” in the last decade. The book gives a systematic overview of relevant theoretical concepts, their underlying philosophies, as well as global application fields and case studies.

section Section I|1 pages

Theoretical Basis for Human Factors and Ergonomics: Sustainability and Sustainable Development

section Section II|1 pages

Methods and Application Areas for Sustainable Work Systems

chapter 6|21 pages

Beyond Product Life Cycles

An Introduction to Product Sociotechnical Cycles (PstC) as an Alternative for HFE toward Sustainability in Product Design and Development

chapter 7|25 pages

Current Social Life Cycle Assessment Practice

Getting Through Initial Difficulties of the New Approach

chapter 8|22 pages

Identifying Human Factors and Ergonomics Issues in Green Jobs

Facilitating Sustainable Green Jobs

section Section III|1 pages

Case Studies from around the World on Sustainability and Sustainable Work Systems

chapter 15|29 pages

Sustainable Development and Energy Systems Design

Issues and Perspectives from a Francophone Activity-Centered Approach

chapter 18|24 pages

HFE Practice within Complex Teams

What We Bring

section Section IV|1 pages

Reflections