PART 1 INTRODUCTION 3
1 Human Factors and Systems 3
CONTENTS 11
PREFACE 11
2 Human Factors Research Methodologies 23
PART 2 INFORMATION INPUT 47
3 Information Input and Processing 47
4 Text,Graphics,Symbols,and Codes 91
5 Visual Displays of Dynamic Information 132
6 Auditory,Tactual,and Olfactory Displays 160
7 Speech Communications 197
PART 3 HUMAN OUTPUT AND CONTROL 225
8 Physical Work and Manual Materials Handling 225
9 Motor Skills 273
10 Human Control of Systems 301
11 Controls and Data Entry Devices 334
12 Hand Tools and Devices 383
13 Applied Anthropometry,Work-Space Design,and Seating 415
PART 4 WORKPLACE DESIGN 415
14 Arrangement of Components within a Physical Space 456
15 Interpersonal Aspects of Workplace Design 485
PART 5 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 511
16 Illumination 511
17 Climate 551
18 Noise 589
19 Motion 622
20 Human Error,Accidents,and Safety 655
PART 6 HUMAN FACTORS APPLICATIONS 655
21 Human Factors and the Automobile 696
22 Human Factors in Systems Design 726
APPENDIXES 759
A List of Abbreviations 759
B Control Devices 764
C NIOSH Recommended Action Limit Formula for Lifting Tasks 769
INDEXES 771
Name Index 771
Subject Index 781