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B Shackel

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PubMed2000

People and computers--some recent highlights.

This paper aims to review selectively a fair proportion of the literature on human-computer interaction (HCI) over the three years since Shackel (J. Am. Soc. Inform. Sci. 48 (11) (1997) 970-986). After a brief note of history I discuss traditional input, output and workplace aspects, the web and 'E-topics', web-related aspects, virtual reality, safety-critical systems, and the need to move from HCI to human-system integration (HSI). Finally I suggest, and consider briefly, some future possibilities and issues including web consequences, embedded ubiquitous computing, and 'back to systems ergonomics?'.

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PubMed1995

Ergonomics and international standards: history, organizational structure and method of development.

Egonomics international standards were formally considered in 1973 by a symposium of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) held at Loughborough University in the UK. Recommendations led to the establishment of ISO TC 159 'Ergonomics', with Germany (DIN) holding the secretariat. Six subcommittees (SC) were established and have worked towards standards. These have been rationalized to the present four subcommittees: SC1, Ergonomics guiding principles; SC3, Anthropometry and biomechanics; SC4, Ergonomics and human system interaction; and SC5, Ergonomics of the physical environment. The subcommittees have over 15 working groups (WG) covering over 50 work items that will lead to ergonomics ISO standards. Over 20 ISO standards have already been produced and a number have been reconfirmed at automatic five-yearly reviews. The organizational structure is presented as well as methods of standards production from proposed work item to international standard. European standards (EN) are produced under CEN TC 122 'Ergonomics', which has 11 working groups. How European Standards are produced and organizational links with ISO TC 159 are described.

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PubMed1976

ESSO London airport refuelling control centre redesign - an ergonomics case study.

Growth in traffic through London Airport (Heathrow), shortening of aircraft turn-around times, and other factors were reflected in the Esso Company's refuelling service by additional stress on their controllers and by shift supervisors spending time backing-up the controller instead of on general supervision duties. After an initial review of the background and the problem, this paper describes in the appropriate sequence of events the ergonomic redesign of the control functions and the control offices at the Esso Refuelling Control Centre, illustrating the need for a comprehensive approach to this type of problem.

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