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Human Capabilities and Limitations
Introduction to Human Capabilities and Limitations Sample Module
What are Human Capabilities and Limitations?
Environment and Human Limitations
Design and Human Capabilities and Limitations
Human Variability
Disability and Impairments
Temporary Impairments
Design and Disability
Defining the User Population
Normal Distribution
Concept of Exclusion
Single Ended vs Double Ended Design Constraints
Pitfalls of Designing for the Average User
Design for Ranges Not Averages
Basics of Human Capabilities and Limitations Test
Ergonomics / Human Factors Engineering Principles
Definition of Human Factors Engineering
HFE Definition Recap
The Scope of Human Factors Engineering
What are the Aims of HFE?
Is Human Factors Engineering Just Common Sense?
Some Examples of HFE Problems
The SHELL Model
SHELL Model Mismatches
Resolving HFE Problems
From Principles to a HFE Lifecycle
HFE Lifecycle
Physical Capabilities and Limitations
Anthropometrics
Anthropometric Standards
Applying Anthropometric Data
Anthropometric Scenario Types
Data, Adjustments, and Margins
Anthropometric Data
Exercise: Applying Anthropometric Data
Exercise: Complete Anthropometric Data Table
Anthropometrics and Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Zones of Reach
Sightlines
Physical Strength
Biomechanics
Manual Handling
Manual Handling Assessment
Manual Handling Step-by-Step
HSE Manual Handling Assessment Charts (MAC)
Exercise: Manual Handling Assessment 1
Exercise: Manual Handling Assessment 2
Physical Capabilities and Limitations End of Module Test
Environmental Factors
Exercise: Environmental Factors 1
Exercise: Environmental Factors 2
Environment Factors End of Module Test
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Individual Factors
Individual Factors
Personality
Emotion
Motivation
Learning
Skill Acquisition
Skills, Rules, and Knowledge (SRK)
Fatigue
Causes of Fatigue
Measuring Fatigue
Workplace Fatigue Risk Management Tool
Fatigue Measurement Technology
Managing Fatigue in the Workplace
Fatigue Summary
Resilience
Elements of Resilience
Elements of Resilience Activity
Myths about Resilience
Building Resilience
Stress
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Human Information Processing
Social and Psychological Capabilities and Limitations
Human Information Processing
Model of Human Information Processing
Sensation and Perception
Sensation and Perception – Example
Sensation
Perception
Visual Perception
Sight
Ames Room Optical Illusion
Human Information Processing Recap
Colour Perception
Colour Vision Deficiency
Colour Contrasts
Reading Text
Colour Perception Summary
Auditory Perception
Hearing
Top-Down Processing of Sound
Sine-Wave Speech
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Group and Organisational Factors
Group Factors
Process of Group Formation
Group Norms and Attitudes
Group Norms and Attitudes Summary
Teamworking
Supervision
Communication
Transactional Model of Communication
Safety-Critical Communication
Errors in Communication
Communication Errors: Call Sign Confusion
Group Decision Making
Errors in Group Decision Making
Communication Crossword
Organisational Factors
Work Structuring
Role Conflict and Role Ambiguity
Role Ambiguity and Safety Responsibilities
Organisational Culture
Shaping of Organisational Culture
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What are Human Capabilities and Limitations?
Environment and Human Limitations
Design and Human Capabilities and Limitations
Human Variability
Disability and Impairments
Temporary Impairments
Design and Disability
Defining the User Population
Normal Distribution
Concept of Exclusion
Single Ended vs Double Ended Design Constraints
Pitfalls of Designing for the Average User
Design for Ranges Not Averages
Basics of Human Capabilities and Limitations Test
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