Human Factors Engineering Human Factors ------ United States Ergonomics ------ Europe Human Engineering ------ U.S. military Engineering Psychology ------ Psychologists
Engineering Psychology vs. Human Factors basic research on human capabilities and limitations Human Factors the application of the information to the design of things
Focus of Human Factors Human beings and their interaction with products equipment facilities procedures environments
Objectives of Human Factors Enhance the effectiveness and efficiency increased convenience of use reduced errors increased productivity Enhance certain desirable human values improved safety reduced fatigue and stress increased comfort greater user acceptance
Definition of Human Factors Design for human use Optimizing working and living conditions
Human Factors is not just applying checklists and guidelines using oneself as the model for designing things just common sense