Book: HF/E in Practice

Features

• Provides a broad view of the state of the profession and discipline from various viewpoints
• Focuses on the progress of the discipline and profession in achieving its aims
• Attempts to rebalance the literature with an increased focus on the craft side, as well as the application of engineering and science in real contexts
• Conveys the perspectives and experiences of Practitioners and other stakeholders in a variety of industrial sectors

Summary

This edited book concerns the real practice of human factors and ergonomics (HF/E), conveying the perspectives and experiences of practitioners and other stakeholders in a variety of industrial sectors, organisational settings and working contexts. The book blends literature on the nature of practice with diverse and eclectic reflections from experience in a range of contexts, from healthcare to agriculture. It explores what helps and what hinders the achievement of the core goals of HF/E: improved system performance and human wellbeing. The book should be of interest to current HF/E practitioners, future HF/E practitioners, allied practitioners, HF/E advocates and ambassadors, researchers, policy makers and regulators, and clients of HF/E services and products.

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