The broad and developing scope of ergonomics - the application of scientific knowledge to improve people’s interaction with products, systems and environments - has been illustrated for 25 years by the books which make up the Contemporary Ergonomics series. This book presents the proceedings of the international conference on Ergonomics & Human Factors 2012. In addition to being the leading event in the UK that features ergonomics and human factors across all sectors, this is also the annual conference of the Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors.

Individual papers provide insight into current practice, present new research findings and form an invaluable reference source. The volumes provide a fast track for the publication of suitable papers from international contributors, with papers being subject to peer review since 2009.

A wide range of topics are covered in these proceedings, including transport, user centred design, safety culture, military, accidents, healthcare, manufacturing, human factors integration, education, the 24-hour society, sociotechnical systems and green ergonomics.

As well as being of interest to mainstream ergonomists and human factors specialists, Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors will appeal to all those who are concerned with people’s interactions with their working and leisure environment including designers, manufacturing and production engineers, health and safety specialists, occupational, applied and industrial psychologists, and applied physiologists.

Contents

Preface

Donald Broadbent Lecture

The human factors craft today

W.I. Hamilton

Institute Lecture

The need for Human Factors Intelligence

B. Kirwan

Plenary Speakers

Systems for behaviour change

D. Hampson

The good society framework – psychosocial ergonomics and quality of life

P.W. Jordan

Human Factors Engineering in the oil and gas industry: Benefits, challenges and compequirements

R. McLeod

Measuring patient safety culture: How far have we come and where do we need to go?

P.E.Waterson

Investigating hostile intent: Human Factors in counter-terrorism

A.W. Stedmon

Accessibility & usability

The universal navigator: A proposed accessible alternative to touch screens for self-service

P.N. Day, E. Chandler, A. Colley, M. Carlisle, C. Riley, C. Rohan & S. Tyler

Design of kitchens for independence: Lessons from history for the future

R.E. Sims, R. Marshall, M. Maguire, C. Nicolle, C. Lawton, S. Peace & J. Percival

An evaluation of bulk cheque and cash deposit

P.N. Day, M. Carlisle, I.W. Ricketts, P. Gregor & C. Rohan

Caring for animal care workers

E. Shanley, E.Y.Williams, D. Gyi, A.G.F. Gibb & R.A. Haslam

Using task analysis to explore older novice participants’ experiences with a handheld touchscreen device

S. Murad, M.D. Bradley, N. Kodagoda, Y.F. Barnard &A....