The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) offers a range of publications, including the Users’ Guides to Human Factors and Ergonomics Methods series. These books provide accessible, instructional resources that detail the background, rationale, procedures, and outcome analyses related to methodological approaches for investigating human involvement in complex sociotechnical systems. Each book functions as a self-contained guide and reference, offering expert guidance on specific methods in human factors and ergonomics.
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| ##### Evaluating the Performance of Systems that Involve Human Behavior and Control This publication guides developers and users in evaluating the performance of human-machine systems. It now encompasses systems where humans operate equipment, providing crucial insights into human-system interaction. |
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| ##### Questionnaire Design This book explores the intricacies of questionnaire design, emphasizing how a well-constructed questionnaire simplifies the task for respondents. It offers a systematic approach suitable for both practitioners and researchers, even those with limited formal training. |
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| ##### Risk Management Risk Management is a practical guide to employing risk management tools like FMEA (failure modes and effects analysis) and FTA (fault tree analysis). Its focus lies on user interactions and potential human errors, offering strategies to mitigate risks effectively. |
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| ##### Situation Awareness Measurement This book provides a detailed guide on how to measure situation awareness (SA) effectively in various settings, including laboratories, simulations, and real-world applications. Understanding situation awareness is crucial in optimizing human performance in complex systems. |
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| ##### Task Analysis This guide is invaluable for anyone seeking to understand work processes. It aids in developing personnel selection criteria, training objectives, and design recommendations for equipment and procedures, aligning them with human capabilities and limitations. |
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| ##### Usability Assessment Usability Assessment offers concise knowledge and practical guidance for assessing the usability of products, tools, or systems before launch. It equips professionals with the methodologies to ensure user-friendly designs. |
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| ##### Workload Assessment This guide presents a comprehensive and systematic approach to evaluating workload measures and designing studies. It helps maximize the value derived from workload assessments, contributing to improved human performance and safety. |
These titles are available for instant download from HFES, while e-reader and soft-cover versions can be ordered via Amazon. Evaluating the Performance of Systems that Human Behavior and Control is available as a complimentary download through HFES.
These publications are invaluable resources for researchers, practitioners, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of human factors and ergonomics and apply these principles in various fields. They offer practical guidance and in-depth knowledge to enhance human-system interaction, improve safety, and optimize performance.
