Handbook of Human Factors in Litigation
Contributors: Y. Ian Noy (Editor); Waldemar Karwowski (Editor)
Publisher: CRC
Published: December 28, 2004
Language: eng
Number of pages: 816
ISBN-13: 9780415288705
First sentence: Human factors and ergonomics (HFE) are two branches of a scientific discipline concerned with: (1) interaction and design of systems that people use at work and in leisure and (2) appropriate work procedures and practices, tools, and computer systems that encompass the work system.
Description: "Using ergonomics in forensics can help prevent the recurrence of system failures through engineering or administrative controls. It can also raise the level of concern among professionals and the public regarding product, workplace, and service safety due to perceived exposure to liability. Even with such a potentially important and broad impact, forensic human factors is a subject that is neither taught nor systematically practiced. There is little documentation to help develop a knowledge of the field in a systematic way, nor is there a large pool of qualified practitioners. The Handbook of Human Factors in Litigation provides a comprehensive reference that provides the tools necessary for the preparation, analysis, and presentation of forensic evidence. Compiled by experienced, internationally respected authors, this handbook represents the state-of-the-art in the application of ergonomics to forensic investigation. It contains information on the litigation process, forensic approaches and methods, important scientific data in the major application areas, and valuable case studies. For legal and forensic practitioners, this handbook will serve as an indispensable reference and as the foundation for further development of formal study in the field. For product and workplace designers and managers, it is a useful tool in the management of exposure to liability."--Publisher's website.