The Handbook of Fatigue Management in Transportation
The Handbook of Fatigue Management in Transportation

Author: Christina M. Rudin-Brown

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2023-08-02

Total Pages: 571

ISBN-13: 1000904091

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In the world of transportation, fatigue is a silent killer that can affect us all. Understanding fatigue, including how to manage it to minimize safety risk, is of great importance. However, while it is one thing to recognize that fatigue is a critical safety issue, it is quite another to set up a successful, scientifically informed fatigue risk management programme. This book is here to help. It has been carefully designed as a comprehensive reference point, bringing together international expertise from leaders in fatigue science, and showcasing valuable insights from transportation industry practitioners. The 40 authored chapters are divided into six sections, to better understand fatigue science, the consequences of fatigue in transportation, contributors to fatigue, managing fatigue and promoting alertness, real world case studies of fatigue management in practice, and future perspectives. While it is possible to read each chapter in isolation, most will be gained by reading the book as a whole. Each chapter starts with an abstract overview and concludes with summary bullet points, creating a handy "quick check" for key points. This accessible text is for those who are interested in supporting alert and safe transportation operations. It is suitable for professionals, transport managers, government advisors, policy makers, students, academics, and anyone who wants to learn more. All transport modes (road, rail, maritime and aviation) are considered. For anyone waking up to the complex challenge of fatigue management, this handbook is a must.

Aerospace Psychology and Human Factors
Aerospace Psychology and Human Factors

Author: Ioana V. Koglbauer

Publisher: Hogrefe Publishing

Published: 2024-08-12

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 1616766476

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Explore the critical importance of integrating the human element in aerospace Based on cutting-edge research Written by experts from academia and industry Explores the use of extended reality technologies In the face of evolving technological and societal challenges, this book delves into advanced techniques essential for integrating the human element in aerospace operations and development. Written by experts from academia and the aerospace industry, the volume explores powerful techniques for system safety engineering, innovative design approaches for cockpits, cabins, and space vehicles, and strategies for creating effective assistance systems and implementing artificial intelligence. Chapters present methods for studying typical hazards related to human operations in space, in the air, and on the ground. Additionally, the book explores the use of extended reality technologies (e.g., virtual, augmented, and mixed reality) to enhance operators' perceptions and explore uncharted territories in the universe. Proposals are also made for advancing industry standards and effectively integrating human and organizational factors within the aviation industry. This is an invaluable resource for practitioners, researchers and students interested in aerospace, as well as professionals from other safety critical domains (e.g., medicine, automotive, rail).

Elgar Encyclopedia of Occupational Health Psychology
Elgar Encyclopedia of Occupational Health Psychology

Author: Cary Cooper

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2024-07-05

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1035313383

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Occupational Health Psychology has emerged as a vital new field in its own right in recent years and its key areas of focus are occupational stress, work wellbeing, and work-life balance. This Encyclopedia is the godfather of this new discipline, defining the diversity of its concepts, theories and methods. It will be the essential resource for scholars, practitioners and students for years to come.

The Handbook of Operator Fatigue
The Handbook of Operator Fatigue

Author: Gerald Matthews

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-11-01

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 1317029402

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Fatigue is a recognized problem in many facets of the human enterprise. It is not confined to any one area of activity but enters all situations in which humans have to perform for extended intervals of time. Most problematic are the circumstances in which obligatory action is continuous and the results of failure are evidently serious or even catastrophic. Therefore, the modern media especially highlights fatigue-related failures in industries such as transportation, materials processing and healthcare. It can be, and indeed is, no coincidence that most of the spectacular failures in process control that have resulted in the world's largest industrial accidents have occurred in the small hours of the morning when the circadian rhythm is lowest and operator fatigue itself peaks. While there have been legislative efforts made at state, federal and international levels to regulate working hours of employees, the appropriate implementation of such legislation is still a long way off. The Handbook of Operator Fatigue provides a comprehensive account of the subject to serve as the definitive reference work for researchers, students and practitioners alike. The volume features 30 chapters written by experts from around the world to address each important facet of fatigue, including: the scale of the fatigue problem (Section I), the nature of fatigue (Section II), how to assess fatigue (Section III), the impact of fatigue on health (Section IV), fatigue in the workplace (Section V), the neurological basis of fatigue (VI), sleep disorders (VII), and the design of countermeasures to fatigue (VIII).

Safety Management and Human Factors
Safety Management and Human Factors

Author: Pedro Arezes

Publisher: AHFE Conference

Published: 2024-07-24

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1964867274

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Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics and the Affiliated Conferences, Nice, France, 24-27 July 2024.

Handbook of Human Factors in Air Transportation Systems
Handbook of Human Factors in Air Transportation Systems

Author: Steven James Landry

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-11-22

Total Pages: 429

ISBN-13: 135165229X

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One of the primary applications of human factors engineering is in the aviation domain, and the importance of human factors has never been greater as U.S. and European authorities seek to modernize the air transportation system through the introduction of advanced automation. This handbook provides regulators, practitioners, researchers, and educators a comprehensive resource for understanding and applying human factors to air transportation.

The Handbook of Human-Machine Interaction
The Handbook of Human-Machine Interaction

Author: Guy A. Boy

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-11-01

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1317029461

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The Handbook of Human-Machine Interaction features 20 original chapters and a conclusion focusing on human-machine interaction (HMI) from analysis, design and evaluation perspectives. It offers a comprehensive range of principles, methods, techniques and tools to provide the reader with a clear knowledge of the current academic and industry practice and debate that define the field. The text considers physical, cognitive, social and emotional aspects and is illustrated by key application domains such as aerospace, automotive, medicine and defence. Above all, this volume is designed as a research guide that will both inform readers on the basics of human-machine interaction from academic and industrial perspectives and also provide a view ahead at the means through which human-centered designers, including engineers and human factors specialists, will attempt to design and develop human-machine systems.

Handbook of Driving Simulation for Engineering, Medicine, and Psychology
Handbook of Driving Simulation for Engineering, Medicine, and Psychology

Author: Donald L. Fisher

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2011-04-25

Total Pages: 728

ISBN-13: 1420061011

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Effective use of driving simulators requires considerable technical and methodological skill along with considerable background knowledge. Acquiring the requisite knowledge and skills can be extraordinarily time consuming, yet there has been no single convenient and comprehensive source of information on the driving simulation research being conduc

Kryger's Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine - E-Book
Kryger's Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine - E-Book

Author: Meir H. Kryger

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2021-12-16

Total Pages: 3188

ISBN-13: 0323675050

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Offering today's most authoritative, comprehensive coverage of sleep disorders, Kryger's Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine, 7th Edition, is a must-have resource for sleep medicine specialists, fellows, trainees, and technicians, as well as pulmonologists, neurologists, and other clinicians who see patients with sleep-related issues. It provides a solid understanding of underlying basic science as well as complete coverage of emerging advances in management and treatment for a widely diverse patient population. Evidence-based content, hundreds of full-color illustrations, and a wealth of additional resources online help you make well-informed clinical decisions and offer your patients the best possible care. - Contains new chapters on sleep in intersex and transgender individuals; sleep telemedicine and remote PAP adherence monitoring; and sleep and the menstrual cycle, as well as increased coverage of treatment and management of pediatric patients. - Includes expanded sections on pharmacology, sleep in individuals with other medical disorders, and methodology. - Discusses updated treatments for sleep apnea and advancements in CPAP therapy. - Offers access to 95 video clips online, including expert interviews and sleep study footage of various sleep disorders. - Meets the needs of practicing clinicians as well as those preparing for the sleep medicine fellowship examination or recertification exams, with more than 950 self-assessment questions, answers, and rationales online. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.