Advances in social & occupational ergonomics : proceedings of the AHFE 2016 International Conference on Social and Occupational Ergonomics, July 27-31, 2016, Walt Disney World®, Florida, USA

• Corporate Author: International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics Orlando, Fla.
• Other Authors: Goossens, Richard H. M. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland : Springer, [2016]
• Series: Advances in intelligent systems and computing ; v. 487.
• Subjects: Human engineering > Congresses.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9783319416885; 9783319416878
• ISSN: 2194-5357 ;
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xiii, 466 pages) : illustrations (some color)

This book reports on cutting-edge research related to social and occupational factors. It presents innovative contributions to the optimization of sociotechnical management systems, which consider organizational, policy, and logistical issues. It discusses timely topics related to communication, cre...

Table of Contents:

• Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics 2016; Preface; Contents; Macroergonomic Systems; 1 The Usage of Simulation Technology for Macroergonomic Industrial Systems Improvement; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Peculiarity and Prerequisites of Macroergonomic Industrial Systems Improvement; 3 Progress and Results of the Project; 3.1 Reasons, Aims and Method of the Macroergonomic System Improvement; 3.2 The Problem of the Balanced Production Line; 3.3 The Simulation Tools Use and the Project Results; 4 Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References
• 2 3D Laser Models for the Ergonomic Assessment of the Working EnvironmentAbstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Frames of 3D Scanning Technology; 3 Application of 3D Scanning Technology in Safety Engineering and Ergonomics; 4 Application of 3D Scanning Technology in Ergonomic Assessment; 5 Conclusion; References; 3 A Multi-Criterial Hardware Assessment of the Psychophysical Capacity of Workers in the Investigation of Fatigue; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Measuring Device Descriptions; 3 Results of Experimental Tests; 4 Conclusions; References; 4 The Maintenance Management in the Macro-Ergonomics Context
• Abstract1 Introduction; 2 Macro-Ergonomics; 3 Future Manufacturing and Human Factor; 4 Maintenance Management; 4.1 Maintenance Objectives; 4.2 Maintenance Technology; 4.3 Maintenance Staff; 5 Summary; References; 5 Agreement for Safety in the Building Sector as a Good Practice to Improve Safety in the Work Environment; Abstract; 1 System of Labor Protection in Poland; 2 Construction Sector to Improve; 3 Agreement for Safety in the Building Sector; 3.1 Areas of Action [13]; 4 Improving Work Safety on Construction Sites; References; 6 A Process-Oriented Design Knowledge Management Method
• Abstract1 Introduction; 2 Product Design Knowledge; 3 Knowledge Modeling Method Based on Knowledge Property; 3.1 The Definition of Knowledge Property; 3.2 Knowledge Representation Model; 4 Knowledge Acquirement Based on the Design Processes; 4.1 Customers' Requirements Analysis Phase; 4.2 Product Function Analysis Phase; 4.3 Product Structure Analysis Phase; 5 Example; 6 Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Social and Occupational Innovation; 7 Caregiver Centered Transfer Aid Designed for Home Care Needs; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Method; 2.1 Patient Handling Process Observation
• 2.2 Development of Transfer Aid Design3 Result; 4 Discussion and Conclusion; References; 8 Employment Opportunities for Mature Age People in the Electrical Sector in Lodz Voivodeship in Poland; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Research Description; 2.1 Research Objective and Research Problems; 2.2 Research Methods and Techniques; 3 Research Results; 3.1 Actual Employment of People Over 50' by Enterprises in Lodz Voivodeship; 3.2 Demand for Labor of Mature Age Employees in Lodz Voivodeship Enterprises; 3.3 Work Motivation of Mature Age People