Introduction Human Factor Engineering Part 1.pdf

Introduction to Human Factors Engineering: Enhancing Safety & Performance

Human Factors Engineering (HFE) is the key to designing efficient, safe, and user-friendly systems. This presentation explores the principles, applications, and impact of HFE across various industries, helping to optimize human interaction with machines, tools, and environments.

🔹 What’s inside?
✅ Core concepts of **Human Factors & Ergonomics**
✅ The role of **cognitive, physical, social, and organizational factors**
✅ Methods to **reduce human error** and improve system performance
✅ Practical applications in **engineering, healthcare, aviation, and more**
✅ Research methods and real-world case studies

Perfect for students, professionals, and researchers looking to deepen their understanding of **human-centered design and system efficiency**. Unlock the power of Human Factors Engineering today!

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1. HUMAN
FACTOR
ENGINEERING
Dr. Ghada Kholief

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3. WHAT YOU KNOW
ABOUT HUMAN
FACTORS OR
ERGONOMICS
Do you ever see one
of this signs
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4. LEARNING OUTCOMES
Understand
Fundamental
Concepts
Analyze Human
Abilities and
Limitations
Apply Human
Factors
Principles
Evaluate
Human-System
Interaction
Understand Human
Information
Processing

5. LEARNING OUTCOMES
Identify and
Mitigate
Human Errors
Conduct
Human Factors
Research
Apply Human
Factors in Various
Industries
Communicate
Effectively
Stay Informed
on Current
Trends

6. ASSESSMENT METHODS:
•Quizzes and exams
•Homework assignments
•Group projects and presentations
•Participation and class discussions

7. BOOKS
“Human Factors in Engineering and Design” by
Mark S. Sanders and Ernest J. McCormick
“Ergonomics: How to Design for Ease and
Efficiency” by K. H. E. Kroemer and H. B. Kroemer
“The Measure of Man and Woman: Human Factors
in Design” by Alvin R. Tilley and Henry Dreyfuss
Associates
“Designing for People” by Henry Dreyfuss
“Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing
and Service Industries” by Waldemar Karwowski
and Gavriel Salvendy
“An Introduction to Human Factors Engineering” by
Christopher D. Wickens and Justin G. Hollands
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8. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
•Lecture notes and slides
•Research articles and case studies
•Online resources and tools

9. Road Map
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Introduction to
Human Factors
Engineering
Human Abilities and
Limitations
Human Information
Processing
Human-System
Interaction
Human Error and
Reliability
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10. Road Map
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07
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Applications of
Human Factors
Engineering
Research Methods in
Human Factors
Cognitive
Ergonomics
Anthropometry and
Biomechanics
Environmental
Factors.
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11. Road Map
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Safety and Risk Management
Course Review and Final Exam
Preparation
Organizational Ergonomics
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12. DEFINITION OF HUMAN
FACTORS ENGINEERING
Human Factors Engineering
(HFE), is a multidisciplinary field
that focuses on understanding
the interactions between
humans and other elements of
a system.
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13. THE GOAL OF HUMAN FACTORS
ENGINEERING
The goal of HFE is to
optimize human well-being
and overall system
performance by designing
tools, tasks, and
environments that fit the
capabilities and
limitations of users
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14. AIM
Human Factors Engineering (HFE) is aiming to improve safety,
performance, and user satisfaction.
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15. COMPONENTS
OF HFE
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16. HFE CYCLE
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18. 5MINUTE BRAINSTORMING
May lead to user
errors, accidents,
and reduced system
performance.
Ensures user well-being,
safety, and system
efficiency.
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19. HOW HFE WORK
understanding of interactions
among humans and other elements
of a system
It applies theories, principles, data,
and methods to design in order to
optimize human well-being and
overall system performance.
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20. UNDERSTANDING OF INTERACTIONS :
HFE focuses on how humans
interact with various elements
within a system, including tools,
machines, environments, and
other people.
Example: Analyzing how pilots
interact with cockpit controls to
improve the design for better
usability and safety.
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21. APPLIES THEORIES,
PRINCIPLES, DATA,
AND METHODS
HFE uses established theories and
principles from psychology,
engineering, and other disciplines,
along with empirical data and
research methods, to inform design
decisions.
Example: Applying cognitive load
theory to design user interfaces that
minimize mental effort and reduce
errors.
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22. FACTORS
CONTRIBUTING TO HFE
HFE considers physical,
cognitive, social, and
organizational factors
to enhance user
experience and safety.
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23. PHYSICAL FACTORS
Physical factors include
the anatomical,
physiological, and
biomechanical
characteristics of humans.
Example: Designing tools
that fit the hand
comfortably and reduce
strain during use.
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24. COGNITIVE FACTORS:
cognitive factors involve
mental processes such as
perception, memory,
decision-making, and
problem-solving.
Example: Creating software
interfaces that are intuitive
and easy to navigate,
reducing cognitive load on
users.
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25. SOCIAL FACTORS:
Social factors pertain to how
individuals interact with each
other within a system, including
communication, teamwork, and
social dynamics.
Example: Designing
collaborative workspaces that
facilitate effective
communication and teamwork.
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26. ORGANIZATIONAL
FACTORS:
Organizational factors include
the structure, culture, policies, and
processes of an organization that
influence human performance.
Example: Implementing safety
protocols and training programs
to enhance workplace safety and
efficiency.
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27. Give Examples from
real life for each factor
FACTORS
CONTRIBUTING
TO HFE
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