TOPIC 1 | HUMAN FACTORS & ERGONOMICS

OVERVIEW

Topic 1 covers 'human factors' which involves the collection of human-centred data that is used to design products that best fit humans and human needs.

It is important to remember that all of the sub-topics covered here are centred around the idea of collecting data that will be used in the design process.

Topic 1 includes the following:

1.1a Anthropometrics

1.1b Psychological Factors

1.1c Physiological Factors

TOPIC 1 LESSON SLIDES

Web Topic 1.1a

1.1a Anthropometrics

Web Topic 1.1b Slides

1.1b Psychological Factors

Web Topic 1.1c Slides

1.1c Physiological Factors

TOPIC 1 RELATED WEBSITES

Ergonomics4Schools*

Dimensions.com

Data types and scales

Ergonomics 8 website

TOPIC 1 RELATED VIDEOS

What is Ergonomics? (1.1b)

Designing Ergonomic Products (1.1b)

Introduction to Anthropometry (1.1)

Ergonomics & Anthropometrics Explained (1.1 & 1.1b)

Ergonomics: Handles (1.1b)

Ergonomics: Adjustment (1.1b)

TOPIC 1 RELATED BOOKS

Bodyspace

Anthropometry, Ergonomics and the Design of work

Design for Ergonomics

PRACTICE TOPIC 1 QUIZ

TAKE THE TOPIC 1 REVISION QUIZ

EXAMPLE TOPIC 1 TEST QUESTION

Tip: do not just explain what these factors are. You are being asked to discuss/explain how each strategy has or could have been considered when producing this specific product. Consider comfort, size, and aesthetics.

Keep the answer within the context of the question.

1 Mark available for each point made (3) and up to two for each explanation/justification (3 x 3).

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