Ergonomics and Human Factors

  1. Human Capabilities and Limitations
    1. Anthropometry
      1. Fundamental Concepts
        1. Definition and Scope
          1. Measurement Principles
            1. Data Collection Methods
            2. Static Anthropometry
              1. Body Dimensions
                1. Postural Measurements
                  1. Measurement Techniques
                  2. Dynamic Anthropometry
                    1. Range of Motion
                      1. Reach Capabilities
                        1. Clearance Requirements
                          1. Functional Measurements
                          2. Anthropometric Data Application
                            1. Percentile Concepts
                              1. 5th Percentile Applications
                                1. 50th Percentile Applications
                                  1. 95th Percentile Applications
                                  2. Population Variations
                                    1. Gender Differences
                                      1. Ethnic Variations
                                        1. Cultural Considerations
                                        2. Design Strategies
                                          1. Adjustability Design
                                            1. Extreme Accommodation
                                              1. Safety Margins
                                          2. Biomechanics
                                            1. Musculoskeletal System
                                              1. Skeletal Structure
                                                1. Joint Classifications
                                                  1. Muscle Types and Functions
                                                    1. Connective Tissues
                                                    2. Mechanical Principles
                                                      1. Lever Systems in Body
                                                        1. Force Generation
                                                          1. Force Transmission
                                                            1. Mechanical Advantage
                                                            2. Postural Biomechanics
                                                              1. Neutral Posture Concepts
                                                                1. Postural Deviations
                                                                  1. Static Posture Effects
                                                                    1. Dynamic Posture Considerations
                                                                    2. Manual Handling Biomechanics
                                                                      1. Lifting Mechanics
                                                                        1. Carrying Mechanics
                                                                          1. Pushing and Pulling Forces
                                                                            1. Grip and Grasp Forces
                                                                            2. Injury Mechanisms
                                                                              1. Acute Injury Causes
                                                                                1. Cumulative Trauma Development
                                                                                  1. Risk Factor Identification
                                                                                    1. Prevention Strategies
                                                                                  2. Sensory Systems
                                                                                    1. Visual System
                                                                                      1. Visual Acuity
                                                                                        1. Contrast Sensitivity
                                                                                          1. Color Vision
                                                                                            1. Visual Field
                                                                                              1. Depth Perception
                                                                                                1. Motion Detection
                                                                                                  1. Lighting Effects
                                                                                                    1. Glare Impact
                                                                                                    2. Auditory System
                                                                                                      1. Hearing Sensitivity
                                                                                                        1. Frequency Response
                                                                                                          1. Sound Localization
                                                                                                            1. Masking Effects
                                                                                                              1. Noise Impact
                                                                                                                1. Auditory Displays
                                                                                                                  1. Hearing Protection
                                                                                                                  2. Tactile and Haptic Systems
                                                                                                                    1. Touch Sensitivity
                                                                                                                      1. Pressure Perception
                                                                                                                        1. Temperature Sensation
                                                                                                                          1. Vibration Detection
                                                                                                                            1. Proprioception
                                                                                                                              1. Kinesthetic Feedback
                                                                                                                              2. Other Sensory Systems
                                                                                                                                1. Vestibular System
                                                                                                                                  1. Olfactory System
                                                                                                                                    1. Gustatory System
                                                                                                                                  2. Cognitive Capabilities
                                                                                                                                    1. Attention Processes
                                                                                                                                      1. Selective Attention
                                                                                                                                        1. Divided Attention
                                                                                                                                          1. Sustained Attention
                                                                                                                                            1. Attention Switching
                                                                                                                                            2. Perception and Recognition
                                                                                                                                              1. Pattern Recognition
                                                                                                                                                1. Object Identification
                                                                                                                                                  1. Situation Awareness
                                                                                                                                                    1. Perceptual Errors
                                                                                                                                                    2. Memory Systems
                                                                                                                                                      1. Sensory Memory
                                                                                                                                                        1. Short-Term Memory
                                                                                                                                                          1. Working Memory
                                                                                                                                                            1. Long-Term Memory
                                                                                                                                                              1. Memory Limitations
                                                                                                                                                              2. Decision Making
                                                                                                                                                                1. Decision Models
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Heuristics and Biases
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Risk Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Time Pressure Effects
                                                                                                                                                                      2. Learning and Skill Acquisition
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Learning Stages
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Skill Development
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Transfer of Training
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Expertise Development

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