scholarly journals Defining Human Factor and Ergonomic and its related issues in Malaysia Pineapple Plantations

2018 ◽  
Vol 150 ◽  
pp. 05047 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Fazrina Mohamad Salleh ◽  
Ezrin Hani Sukadarin
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Human Factor ◽  
Risk Model ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Industrial Ergonomics ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
English Articles ◽  
Selection Of

Human factor and ergonomic has been a standardized as synonymous for a long time and has great potential to contribute in designing all kinds of systems with people. However, some opinions draw precisely distinctions among these terms. Numerous studies have been conducted in their attempt to understand the concept of human factor and ergonomic. The meaning of each term must be clearly understood before using them in any research to understand how human beings interact with surroundings. So, this paper seeks to review the definition of human factor and ergonomic. English articles and books dated as far 1970 were compiled from Taylor and Francis Online, Google Scholar and Science Direct. The keywords used in the selection of the articles are human factors, human factors engineering, ergonomics, industrial ergonomics, reviews, definition, difference and risk factors. A risk model related to each term is also provided to have more understanding towards it. Based on the finding of the literature review of human factor and ergonomic issue in pineapple plantation were explore and are categorized accordingly.

On the Description and Definition of Human Factors/Ergonomics

1998 ◽  
Vol 42 (10) ◽  
pp. 671-674 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael S. Wogalter ◽  
Peter A. Hancock ◽  
Patrick G. Dempsey
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Engineering Science ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Lay Persons ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Technical Report ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Engineering Psychology

This work examines the terms most frequently used to describe our field, which has variously been named Ergonomics, Human Factors, Human Factors Engineering, and Engineering Psychology. A large number of definitions were collected, including those assembled in an earlier technical report by Licht, Polzella, and Boff (1990). First, the definitions were stripped of connector words. Second, the prefix root terms that had the same meaning were combined and third, the words were tabulated and sorted to reveal the content terms most frequently employed. These data may be used to develop core, concise definitions or longer more expository descriptions of the field. The list of terms could also be used as a starting point for the development of definitions oriented for different target audiences (e.g., lay persons vs. other engineering/science experts) as a method of disseminating information concerning what we do.

Human factors engineering in aircraft maintenance: a review

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 478-505 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Shanmugam ◽  
T. Paul Robert
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Human Factor ◽  
Aircraft Design ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Physical Aspect ◽  
Aircraft Maintenance ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Aviation Maintenance

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a literature review on human factors in aircraft maintenance and to analyze and synthesize the findings in the literature on human factors engineering in aircraft maintenance. Design/methodology/approach – The review adopts a threefold approach: searching and collecting the scientific literature; sorting them on the basis of relevance and applications; and review of the scientific evidences. Broad areas of aircraft maintenance regulations are identified and each area was explored to study the level of scientific growth and publications. Notable theories, models and concepts are being summarized. Findings – Application of human factor principles in aviation spread beyond the technical arena of man-machine interface. The discipline has created a great impact on aircraft design, operations and maintenance. Its applications have percolated into design of aircraft maintenance facilities, task cards and equipment. Human factor concepts are being used for maintenance resource management. The principles are applied to shape the safety behavior and culture in aviation maintenance workplace. Nevertheless, the review unfolds immense potential for future research. Research limitations/implications – Research outcomes of non-aviation studies are also reviewed and consolidated to extend the applications to the aviation industry. Practical implications – This review would be a consolidated source of information confining to the physical aspect of human factors engineering in aircraft maintenance. It is intended to serve as a quick reference guide to the researchers and maintenance practitioners. Social implications – It brought out the benefits of adopting the principles of human factor engineering in aircraft maintenance. Application of human factor philosophy ensures enhanced safety in air transport, personal safety and well-being of maintenance personnel. Originality/value – This is a unique review based on aircraft maintenance regulations that are baseline performance standards made mandatory by regulatory authorities. Therefore, the review has been considered to be made on aircraft maintenance regulatory requirements that surpass corporate or competitive strategies in aviation maintenance organization.

scholarly journals Improving the definition of fishing effort for important European fleets by accounting for the skipper effect

2006 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 510-533 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Marchal ◽  
Bo Andersen ◽  
David Bromley ◽  
Ane Iriondo ◽  
Stéphanie Mahévas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diversity Indices ◽  
Spatial Diversity ◽  
Fishing Effort ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Fishing Trip ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Catch Rates ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Selection Of

The scope of this paper is to quantify, for a wide selection of European fisheries, fishing tactics and strategies and to evaluate the benefits of adjusting the definition of fishing effort using these elements. Fishing tactics and strategies were identified by métiers choices and a series of indices. These indices have been derived to reflect shifts in tactics (within a fishing trip) and in strategies (within a year). The Shannon–Wiener spatial diversity indices of fishing tactics (FT_SW) and strategies (YE_SW) had the greatest impact on catch rates. In particular, FT_SW was always negatively correlated to catch rates. One may anticipate that during a fishing trip, vessels with high FT_SW have been searching fish aggregations for a long time, while vessels with low FT_SW have been more efficient in finding these aggregations. The linkage between YE_SW and catch rates was of a more complex nature. Adjusting fishing effort by means of (i) the métier effect and (ii) the indices of tactics and strategies generally led to a substantial gain in the precision of the relationship between fishing mortality and fishing effort.

scholarly journals INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO THE HUMAN FACTOR PROBLEM

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (156) ◽  
pp. 149-157
Author(s):  
G. Mygal ◽  
V. Mygal
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Dynamic Systems ◽  
Human Factor ◽  
Main Element ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Complex Dynamic ◽  
Human Factor Engineering ◽  
Complex Dynamic Systems ◽  
Machine Interaction

Modern complex dynamic systems (transport, environmental, energy) contain a huge number of elements, which leads to many interactions between them. The consequence of this is an increase in the manifestation of the human factor in accidents and disasters. The developers of dynamic systems are little aware of the risks posed by the information and cognitive aspects of human-machine interaction. Engineering training takes place in a cer-tain separation from the human factor, does not contribute to the development of intuition, creative and critical thinking. Therefore, it is important to update the relations between disciplines on a multidisciplinary basis. When learning in the design of dynamic systems, it is necessary to take into account the risks that arise in unpredictable conditions, as well as special requirements for the psychophysiological state of a person and his admission to the performance of especially responsible work. The functioning of complex dynamic systems depends on the individ-ual characteristics of a person’s creative and critical thinking as their main element, which are formed during learning. Therefore, the human factors engineering focuses on how systems work in real conditions, with people who make mistakes. The information and cognitive aspects of human factor engineering play a key role in the safe-ty, reliability and efficiency of dynamic systems. For this, in the discipline "Human factors engineering" a unique combination of three basic ergonomic characteristics is implemented: (1) it uses the principles of a systematic ap-proach, (2) it focuses on the design of interactions and (3) it focuses on solving three closely related problems of physical, functional and information security. All this allows optimizing man-machine interaction even at the stage of designing dynamic systems. Therefore, the introduction of "Human factor engineering" will create the necessary basis for improving the quality of training of engineering specialists. Keywords: human factor, cognitive ergonomics, complex dynamic systems, human factors engineering, criti-cal thinking, structural patterns.

Placement Opportunities for Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics Professionals: Part II: Academic and Internship Positions

1996 ◽  
Vol 40 (8) ◽  
pp. 441-444 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. F Morone ◽  
A. Sottile ◽  
B. Blinn
Keyword(s):  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Consumer Products ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Job Description ◽  
Major Field ◽  
Human Factors And Ergonomics ◽  
Industrial Ergonomics

This paper describes placement opportunities for HFE and ergonomics professionals in academic and internship positions, which were contained in the position announcements distributed by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Placement Service during 1994–1995. Ten academic and twenty internship positions were announced. The features of the position announcement examined include: degree requirements, major field of study, areas of expertise, required work experience, salary, geographic location, job description and skills required. Academic positions were most frequently available in industrial engineering, and human factors ergonomics. Expertise in the area of industrial ergonomics and consumer products was most frequently desired. The most frequently cited courses to be taught were human factors/ergonomics and statistics. Among internships, knowledge of human-computer interaction was most frequently cited. Professional skills and expectations of interns are also discussed.

The dignity of the nursing profession

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 659-672 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Sabatino ◽  
Alessandro Stievano ◽  
Gennaro Rocco ◽  
Hanna Kallio ◽  
Anna-Maija Pietila ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Scientific Discipline ◽  
Clear Definition ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Tentative Model ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Nursing Professional ◽  
Selection Of

Background: Nursing continues to gain legitimation epistemologically and ontologically as a scientific discipline throughout the world. If a profession gains respect as a true autonomous scientific profession, then this recognition has to be put in practice in all environments and geographical areas. Nursing professional dignity, as a self-regarding concept, does not have a clear definition in the literature, and it has only begun to be analyzed in the last 10 years. Objectives: The purpose of this meta-synthesis was to determine the various factors that constitute the notion of nursing professional dignity. The target was to create a tentative model of the concept. Research design: The research design was a meta-synthesis (N = 15 original articles) of nursing professional dignity described in the literature, based on the guidelines by Noblit and Hare. Method and findings: Original studies were sought out from electronic databases and manual searches. The selection of literature was conducted on stages based on titles (n = 2595), abstracts (n = 70), and full-texts (n = 15) according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. From this analysis, a clear definition of nursing professional dignity emerged that underscored two main macro-dimensions constituting this intertwined, multidimensional, and complex notion: characteristics of the human beings and workplace elements. Conclusion: The recognition of nursing professional dignity could have a positive impact on patients because the results clearly showed that nurses are more prone to foster patients’ dignity, patients’ safety, and a better quality of care if their own dignity is respected. If nurses are uncomfortable, humiliated, or not seen in their professional role, it is difficult to give to others good care, good support, or good relationships.

scholarly journals Patient Safety and the Significance of Human Factors Engineering Modality: A Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bashkin Osnat
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Human Error ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Medical Systems ◽  
Human Errors ◽  
Proactive Approach ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
The Many

The issue of patient safety and medical human error has been arousing growing concern around the world. Attempts to reduce the rate of human error present a great challenge, and there is an increased understanding that the issue of patient safety in healthcare systems is a complex one that requires in-depth analysis and understanding. Despite the many programs and interventions designed to reduce the rate of human medical errors, various publications that expose the extent of this phenomenon point to a high percentage of human errors that causes injury, and to the difficulties in improving patient safety. The understanding that the focus must be on prevention and the growing need for practical solutions have led to the involvement of disciplines such as human-factors engineering in an attempt to understand the root causes of safety problems and find ways to prevent them. Human-factors engineering is a proactive approach that may contribute to the planning of safe medical systems by taking into account the diverse needs, capabilities, and limitations of the human beings involved in these systems. This article reviews the benefits and challenges in applying the principles of human-factors engineering to promote patient safety, as well as the implications for policy in the field

Engineering and Design Disciplines Associated with Management of Hydrocarbon Explosion and Fire Risks in Offshore Oil and Gas Facilities

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeom Kee Paik ◽  
Jerzy Czujko
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Human Error ◽  
Quantitative Assessment ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Work Systems ◽  
Design Loads ◽  
Offshore Oil And Gas ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Offshore Oil

More than 70% of accidents that occur in offshore oil and gas facilities stem from hydrocarbon explosions and fires, which result in serious consequences in association with health, safety and the environment. Most of these accidents are the result of a long chain of human error. To reduce accidents, therefore, the opportunities for human error and the effects of the errors should be minimized, by designing equipment and work systems in accordance with human factors engineering principles. For the last two decades, risk-based approaches as key disciplines of human factors engineering principles have more extensively been applied to offshore oil and gas projects. However, many challenges still lie ahead to develop pertinent engineering and design disciplines for the quantitative assessment and management of hydrocarbon explosion and fire risks. The aim of the present study is to develop a documented procedure for the quantitative assessment and management of hydrocarbon explosion and fire risks in offshore oil and gas facilities. In the present paper, the application of the developed procedure is demonstrated for an FPSO installation with the focus on the definition of explosion and fire design loads.

Using TRIZ Methods in Product Design and Improvement of a Presenter Mouse

2011 ◽  
Vol 486 ◽  
pp. 13-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu Jen Hu ◽  
Ling Huey Su ◽  
King Lien Lee ◽  
J.C. Chen ◽  
An Chi Huang
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Product Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Functional Improvement ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Time Operation ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Design Drawing

This research concerns the design of a presenter mouse which is currently available, and applies the theory of inventive problem solving (TRIZ) design method to carry on the improvement and design of the product. The objective is practicability and functional improvement of a wireless presenter mouse, letting it combine the principles of human factors engineering so that possible discomfort induced by long time operation can be lightened. Finally, Pro/Engineer and Photoshop drawing software is applied to finish the design drawing of two mice, one for males and one for females.

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