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Islamic Azad Univarsity - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • A Study of The Relationship between Stress and E rgonomics in Shahrood's Gas Company
    2013
    Co-Authors: Islamic Azad Univarsity
    Abstract:

    In today's world, science has solved a major part of problems in different work systems. In the same direction there are sciences and technologies which study different aspects of health for human. One of them is ergonomics also known as human factors engi neering. Ergonomics acts in four major branches, namely; occupational biomechanics, Engineering Psychology, anthropometry, and physiology. On the other hand job stress is the stress a specific individual undergoes in a specific job. In this definition ther e are many points: how experienced is the person (experienced or freshman), how powerful he acts towards existing situations and what kind of personality does they show in the workplace.Whereas there is definitely a relationship between job stress and ergo nomics, regarding the principles of ergonomics could really decrease stress and also whereas in all Gas Companies all over the country there are ergonomic equipment but staff don't know how to use them, the researcher has tried to study this problem in Sha hrood's Gas Company.Hypotheses: there is a relationship between ergonomics and stress . Occupational biomechanics (physical interaction between human and mechanical system around him, such as tables, chairs) and stress are related. Engineering Psychology (n oise, light) and stress are related. Anthropometric (body dimensions, including hands and feet) and stress are related. Physiological function (fatigue, work, and static and dynamic regimes' Work - Rest ") and stress are related. Sample size and population are identical and both equal 48 people. Data gathering tool are the stress questionnaire developed by Mr. Refiq Hassani and an ergonomics questionnaire developed by the author. Both questionnaires were assessed by the cronbach's alpha to determine the rel iability which for those questionnaires were 0.86 and 0.72 respectively. Kendall's tau correlation coefficient was used as the deductive statistical tool to analyze the data. In 5% level, Kendall tau's test results show that there is no relationship betwee n ergonomics and stress. Occupational biomechanics (physical interaction between human and mechanical system around him, such as tables, chairs) and stress are not related. Engineering Psychology (noise, light) and stress are not related. Anthropometric (b ody dimensions, including hands and feet) and stress are not related. ( Golnar Shojaei , malihe.hamzavi . A Study of The Relationship between Stress and E rgonomics in Shahrood's

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  • Engineering Psychology: contribution to system safety
    Computing & Control Engineering Journal, 1997
    Co-Authors: Jan Noyes, Neville A. Stanton
    Abstract:

    There has been a growing interest in the area of Engineering Psychology. This article considers some of the major accidents which have occurred in recent years, and the contribution which Engineering Psychology makes to designing systems and enhancing safety. Accidents are usually multi-causal, and the resident pathogens in the design and operation of human-machine systems can lead to devastating consequences not only for the workers themselves but also for people in the surrounding communities. Specifically, in each of the accidents discussed, operators were unaware of the seriousness of the system malfunctions because warning displays were poorly designed or located, and operators had not been sufficiently trained in dealing with these emergency situations. Since the 1940s machines and equipment have become more complex in nearly every industry. This, coupled with the continuing need to produce effective and safe systems, has resulted in Psychology professionals being called to assist in designing even more efficient operating systems. In earlier times, a worker who made a mistake might spoil a piece of work or waste some time. Today, however, a worker's erroneous action can lead to dire consequences.

  • Human Error, Engineering Psychology and System Safety
    IFAC Proceedings Volumes, 1997
    Co-Authors: Chris Baber, Neville A. Stanton, Jan Noyes
    Abstract:

    Abstract In this paper we examine Engineering Psychology accounts of human error and illustrate techniques for successful intervention in system operations to reduce the potential for error. While it is not possible to entirely eliminate human error, we propose that many accidents are the result of system design which has not paid sufficient attention to the human costs of automation.