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      Advances in Human Factors, Ergonomics, and Safety in Manufacturing and Service Industries
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      Advances in Human Factors, Ergonomics, and Safety in Manufacturing and Service Industries

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      Advances in Human Factors, Ergonomics, and Safety in Manufacturing and Service Industries book

      Edited ByWaldemar Karwowski, Gavriel Salvendy
      Edition 1st Edition
      First Published 2011
      eBook Published 3 September 2014
      Pub. Location Boca Raton
      Imprint CRC Press
      DOI https://doi.org/10.1201/EBK1439834992
      Pages 1250
      eBook ISBN 9780429151736
      Subjects Engineering & Technology
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      Karwowski, W., & Salvendy, G. (Eds.). (2011). Advances in Human Factors, Ergonomics, and Safety in Manufacturing and Service Industries (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/EBK1439834992

      ABSTRACT

      This volume is concerned with the human factors, ergonomics, and safety issues related to the design of products, processes, and systems, as well as operation and management of business enterprises in both manufacturing and service sectors of contemporary industry. The book is organized into ten sections that focus on the following subject matters:

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      chapter 1|11 pages

      Standardization as a tool to promote continuous improvement - Case study of an automobilistic factory

      chapter 2|11 pages

      Cognitive engineering for self-optimizing assembly systems

      chapter 3|10 pages

      Limits of control in advanced technology and consequences for reassigning accountability

      chapter 4|9 pages

      A procedure approach for the culture-adequate implementation of production systems

      chapter 5|10 pages

      Shaping the strategy of knowledge based economy of Polish enterprises

      chapter 6|10 pages

      Organizational structure designing and knowledge based economy. The research framework for the Polish enterprises

      chapter 7|11 pages

      The operator saves our day? - Why do we need the operator?

      chapter 8|11 pages

      Some metaphors of agile enterprise

      chapter 9|6 pages

      Selling human factors and ergonomics in a successful way: Creating enthusiasm for ergonomics

      chapter 10|7 pages

      National OSH programme - The Polish experience

      chapter 11|11 pages

      Information technologies in concurrent engineering in selected knowledge based economy companies in Poland – Some results of research

      chapter 12|11 pages

      Total ergonomics management: A modular concept for the integration of ergonomics into production systems

      chapter 13|10 pages

      Chaku-Chaku assembly system – A new trend in the automotive industry. First results of the ergonomic evaluation on a case study

      chapter 14|12 pages

      Digital manual with wearable retinal imaging display for the next innovation in manufacturing

      chapter 15|9 pages

      The effect of glove fit on task performance

      chapter 16|9 pages

      Ergonomic evaluation of workload from deburring action done with the vibrating hand-tool

      chapter 17|10 pages

      Effect of grasp-/contact-characteristics of snap fasteners on time requirements and electromyographic activity for snap-fit assembly

      chapter 18|11 pages

      Ergonomic design of the viewing angle in a computer numerically controlled- electro discharge machine environment

      chapter 19|10 pages

      User-centered and adaptive support systems for production systems

      chapter 20|10 pages

      Design of a knowledge module embedded in a framework for a cognitive system using the example of assembly tasks

      chapter 21|10 pages

      Cognitive engineering for human-robot interaction: The effect of subassemblies on assembly strategies

      chapter 22|12 pages

      Analysis of lower limb measurements in running progress for high-performance slacks design

      chapter 23|11 pages

      The impact of the human factor on productivity in advanced production systems

      chapter 24|10 pages

      Level of automation analysis in manufacturing systems

      chapter 25|10 pages

      Cognitive assembly planning using state graphs

      chapter 26|11 pages

      Development of a questionnaire tor prolonged standing jobs at manufacturing industry

      chapter 27|11 pages

      Challenges of Beijing road transportation system: An extended application of TOC think processes

      chapter 28|11 pages

      An extended study on human performance in control rooms of nuclear power plants

      chapter 29|9 pages

      Design of a collaborative visualization facility for geoscience research

      chapter 30|8 pages

      Survey of workload factors for technicians in wind turbine maintenance tasks: A pilot study

      chapter 31|7 pages

      Human factors in oil refinery operation

      chapter 32|11 pages

      The personas layering framework applied to consumer services design for automotive market

      chapter 33|10 pages

      The process of identifying and implementing ergonomic controls in the packaging of motors

      chapter 34|9 pages

      Product maturity, security and software engineering

      chapter 35|15 pages

      Macro and micro ergonomics application in a medium sized company

      chapter 36|12 pages

      The specification and evaluation of personalized footwear for additive manufacturing

      chapter 37|10 pages

      Tools of occupational biomechanics in application to reduction of MSDs

      chapter 38|7 pages

      Enhancement of MSD problems in the automobile industry

      chapter 39|9 pages

      The investigation of low back problems among home delivery drivers

      chapter 40|8 pages

      Conception of a task analysis- and screening-method for identifying age- critical fields of activity on the basis of the Chemnitz Age Model

      chapter 41|11 pages

      Contemporary aspects in design of work

      chapter 42|9 pages

      Teaching in real time – development of a virtual immersive manikin implemented in real time systems

      chapter 43|10 pages

      Optimizing humidity level to enhance worker performance in automotive industry

      chapter 44|11 pages

      Design for manufacturing (DFM) – A case study of repetitive measures

      chapter 45|10 pages

      User demands for new mixed reality tools, first results of the ManuVAR project

      chapter 46|11 pages

      An analysis of the impact of trends in automation on roles in radiotherapy using function allocation

      chapter 47|6 pages

      An ergonomic study on measurement operation quality of an inspection laboratory

      chapter 48|11 pages

      A cross-cultural study on the user motivations and behaviors of online knowledge sharing

      chapter 49|10 pages

      Influences of different dynamic office chairs on muscular activation, physical activity and posture

      chapter 50|11 pages

      XDM - eXtensible Design Methods

      chapter 51|10 pages

      Competence profile of top-level controllers

      chapter 52|10 pages

      Nonlinear synchronization of biceps and triceps muscles during maximum voluntary contraction

      chapter 53|10 pages

      Globe Stereothermometer - A new instrument for measurement and evaluation of irrefular radiant-convective load

      chapter 54|9 pages

      The human body reaction on non-uniform radiant-convective load

      chapter 55|10 pages

      A study on the evaluation of management plan for whole-body Vibration by ISO 2631-1

      chapter 56|8 pages

      Optical radiation (visible, ultraviolet and infrared) at the workplaces

      chapter 57|7 pages

      Human factors consideration in the detection of gas leaks

      chapter 58|7 pages

      Impulse noise

      chapter 59|10 pages

      The smell of danger: Natural and LP gas odorization

      chapter 60|6 pages

      The effect of local illumination on light-on test inspection in a TFT-LCD Plant

      chapter 61|11 pages

      Predicting image quality on a mobile display under different illuminations

      chapter 62|8 pages

      The elements of work environment in the improvement process of quality management system structure

      chapter 63|10 pages

      Cultural influence on learning sensorimotor tasks

      chapter 64|9 pages

      Proactive vision for the safety culture in a Finnish chemical plant

      chapter 65|9 pages

      Psychosocial aspects of work

      chapter 66|11 pages

      New tools for analyzing work activities in the process industry

      chapter 67|10 pages

      An empirical assessment of driver motivation, emotional response and driving conditions on risk-taking decisions

      chapter 68|12 pages

      Human systems integration risk management at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

      chapter 69|11 pages

      The impact of repeated cognitive tasks on driving performance and visual attention

      chapter 70|11 pages

      HRA in China: Model and data

      chapter 71|10 pages

      Analysis of human errors in emergency situation in a nuclear power plant digital control room

      chapter 72|8 pages

      Measuring the performance of a triple-target visual search task

      chapter 73|9 pages

      Efficacy of central alarm system on nurses' line of care in a surgical intensive care unit in Singapore

      chapter 74|8 pages

      The effect of backpack weight on gait parameters

      chapter 75|8 pages

      DHM for ergonomical assessment of home appliances

      chapter 76|8 pages

      A comparison of different shoe insoles in gait performance

      chapter 77|9 pages

      The evaluation of double-layers clothing on clothing microclimate, physiological responses and subjective comfort

      chapter 78|10 pages

      Display/control quality in small touch based screen

      chapter 79|9 pages

      The factors of image quality in autostereoscopic display

      chapter 80|6 pages

      Comfort and discomfort in gripping exertion

      chapter 81|9 pages

      The measurement of grip-strength in automobiles: A new approach to detect driver's emotions

      chapter 82|10 pages

      On quantification method of step visibility: Basic investigation on influence of observation conditions

      chapter 83|6 pages

      A decision support system for unusual behavior detection in nuclear power plants

      chapter 84|10 pages

      A proposal of fall risk evaluation method on patient's characteristics

      chapter 85|8 pages

      Direct-to-consumer (DTC) prescription drug advertising: Exploring self- reports of media exposure and associate behaviors

      chapter 86|10 pages

      Causal relation of negative event occurrence-Injury and/or failure

      chapter 87|17 pages

      Making it right: The critical performance influence factors for offshore drilling and wireline operations

      chapter 88|10 pages

      Surface pressure analysis in prosthetics and orthotics

      chapter 89|10 pages

      Adaptibility of operators when exposed to hand-transmitted vibration at work with electric hand-held tools

      chapter 90|8 pages

      Effects of cell phone conversations on driving performance in Japan

      chapter 91|10 pages

      Ergonomics study on the visual environment at urban uncontrolled intersections based on visibility simulation approach applying 3-dimensional computer graphics software

      chapter 92|8 pages

      The major quality factors on two-views autostereoscopic displays

      chapter 93|10 pages

      Impact of occupational health & safety activities and safety climate on industry accident rates in South Korea

      chapter 94|6 pages

      OHSMS based on ergonomics and the BBS

      chapter 95|9 pages

      Safety and risk philosophy in maintenance management

      chapter 96|11 pages

      Safety culture - An effective tool for major hazard prevention

      chapter 97|10 pages

      What constitutes typical adolescent behavior and how does it differ from adult conduct?

      chapter 98|11 pages

      Developing a method to evaluate the employee satisfaction on safety management

      chapter 99|12 pages

      A proposal of a training program of risk managers applying incident reports in medical organizations

      chapter 100|8 pages

      Analysis of the process safety management system in relation to the prevention of major accidents caused by dangerous chemical substances

      chapter 101|8 pages

      Program "safety enterprise" as a supporting tool for effective occupational safety and health management system

      chapter 102|10 pages

      Major accident prevention as a tool to increase the level of enterprise safety systems in the Czech Republic

      chapter 103|12 pages

      Perceptions of sport-utility vehicle (SUV) safety by SUV drivers and non-drivers

      chapter 104|12 pages

      Sunscreen labeling and warnings: A human factors analysis

      chapter 105|7 pages

      The safety hierarchy and its role in safety decisions

      chapter 106|11 pages

      Reliance on warnings as the sole remedy for certain hazards: Some circumstances where that just doesn't work

      chapter 107|8 pages

      The effects of background color of safety symbols on perception of the symbols

      chapter 108|11 pages

      Hazard perceptions of consumer products

      chapter 109|10 pages

      Government, warnings, safety information: A comparison of interagency regulations and guidance

      chapter 110|8 pages

      Clarifying the hierarchical approach to hazard control

      chapter 111|11 pages

      Experimental study on the influence of individual cognitive differences on team synergy knowledge integration process

      chapter 112|11 pages

      Empirically evaluating and developing alarm rate standards for liquid pipeline control room operators

      chapter 113|8 pages

      Case study of alarms rates in two pipeline companies vs. alarm rate standards

      chapter 114|11 pages

      Understanding accidents in the great outdoors: Testing a risk management framework in the led outdoor activity domain

      chapter 115|11 pages

      Evacuation flow analysis for aircraft accident with panic passenger by autonomous agent and multi-agent simulation

      chapter 116|9 pages

      Risk control through the use of procedures: A method for evaluating the change in risk

      chapter 117|10 pages

      A human factor analysis to mitigate fall risk factors in an aerospace environment

      chapter 118|10 pages

      Research on astronaut training methods for complicated operation

      chapter 119|11 pages

      The preventive strategies for the third industrial accident in Korea

      chapter 120|11 pages

      The comparison between OHSMS and PCMS for business area

      chapter 121|10 pages

      The distribution of pedestrian-backing vehicle accidents by back-up alarm status and vehicle type

      chapter 122|10 pages

      Automated analysis of injury narratives: Some lessons learned

      chapter 123|5 pages

      Voluntary guiding principles for the secure handling of nanomaterials

      chapter 124|10 pages

      Up-to-date personal protective equipment

      chapter 125|9 pages

      Manufacturing process improvement based on reducing of ergonomics risks in woodworking enterprise

      chapter 126|10 pages

      Development of user interface for STARtracker, a web-based open source application for tracking oil and gas methane emission reductions

      chapter 127|11 pages

      An artificial intelligent approach for evaluation of teamwork versus health, safety, environment and ergonomics (HSEE)

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