Psychology 2990A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Human Factors And Ergonomics, Engineering Psychology

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2990A/B
• Professor: Doug Hazlewood

Document Summary

Engineering psychology: design of machines and equipment for human use and the determination of the appropriate human behaviours for the efficient operation of the machines, the field is also called human factors human enginggering and ergonomics. Time-and-motion study: an early attempt to redesign work tools and to reshape the way workers performed routine, repetitive jobs, of want to reduce the number of motions required. Guidelines for efficient work: minimize distance, hands not idle. Allocating functions: each step of a movement is analyzed to determine its characteristics the speed, accuracy, and frequency with which it is performed and the stress under which it occurs. Application of time and motion: all tools should be place in order of which they are used, should be easily picked up, and should be within reaching distance.