Ergonomics and Nudging for Health, Safety and Happiness: Results of SIE 2022

This book provides a comprehensive guide to human factors and ergonomics in various industrial sectors, combining the latest theories, models, and technologies with findings from different disciplines. It offers innovative ideas for optimizing system performance and promoting health, safety, and well-being.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This book is a remarkable compilation of the finest peer-reviewed contributions from the XII Congress of the Italian Society of Ergonomics and Human Factors (SIE), which took place in Lucca, Italy, from May 2 to 4, 2022. By showcasing the latest theories, models, and cutting-edge technologies and applications, as well as by integrating findings from diverse disciplines such as engineering, design, robotics, management, computer science, human biology, and behavioral sciences, it offers researchers and practitioners a comprehensive and timely guide to human factors and ergonomics in various industrial sectors, including healthcare, transportation, automotive, and construction. Moreover, it serves as an invaluable source of innovative ideas to ignite future discussions and developments aimed at optimizing system performance while simultaneously promoting the health, safety, and well-being of individuals and communities.

The proceedings of this congress feature papers from esteemed researchers, practitioners, scientists, physicians, institutional leaders, managers, and policy makers who contribute to constructing the Human Factors and Ergonomics approach across diverse methodologies, domains, and productive sectors.

The book is organized into five sections, each addressing a specific aspect of human factors and ergonomics. The first section explores the theoretical foundations of human factors and ergonomics, providing an overview of the principles and models that guide the field. The second section focuses on the application of human factors and ergonomics in healthcare, highlighting the importance of designing healthcare environments and equipment to promote patient safety and comfort. The third section explores the role of human factors and ergonomics in transportation, emphasizing the design of vehicles, transportation systems, and transportation policies to reduce accidents and improve safety. The fourth section examines the application of human factors and ergonomics in automotive and construction industries, highlighting the importance of designing products and workplaces to enhance productivity, reduce injuries, and improve worker well-being. The fifth section explores the future of human factors and ergonomics, discussing emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and anyone interested in improving human performance, safety, and well-being in a variety of industrial sectors. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the latest theories, models, and technologies, as well as practical insights and recommendations for applying knowledge and techniques to optimize system performance and promote health, safety, and well-being.

Weight: 494g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031283895
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023