Pub Date : 2024-09-03DOI: 10.1177/10648046241280117
Rammohan V. Maikala
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Pub Date : 2024-09-02DOI: 10.1177/10648046241275056
Sara A. Harper, Chayston B. Brown, Christopher J. Dakin
Variation in step dimensions in a stairway can decrease step predictability and increase users’ fall risk. We discuss past stairway dimension irregularities, current stairway design codes, and how visual contrast enhancements may improve stairway safety by drawing stair users’ attention to the steps.
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Pub Date : 2024-08-30DOI: 10.1177/10648046241274555
Bruce Bradtmiller, Neal Wiggermann, Amelia Hubbard
There is not a universally accepted fit test procedure because test protocols need to be customized for specific products or research questions. A fit test protocol can vary significantly based on the product tested, but often includes these steps: define fit criteria, select anthropometric dimensions of interest, perform testing, collect quantitative and qualitative feedback, identify design recommendations, and develop or refine a sizing chart. To illustrate general approaches to human fit testing, case studies of fit tests are described for three different product types: a multi-layered protective clothing ensemble, a therapeutic airway clearance vest, and a patient transfer sling.
{"title":"Anthropometric Fit Test Methods: Three Case Studies","authors":"Bruce Bradtmiller, Neal Wiggermann, Amelia Hubbard","doi":"10.1177/10648046241274555","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10648046241274555","url":null,"abstract":"There is not a universally accepted fit test procedure because test protocols need to be customized for specific products or research questions. A fit test protocol can vary significantly based on the product tested, but often includes these steps: define fit criteria, select anthropometric dimensions of interest, perform testing, collect quantitative and qualitative feedback, identify design recommendations, and develop or refine a sizing chart. To illustrate general approaches to human fit testing, case studies of fit tests are described for three different product types: a multi-layered protective clothing ensemble, a therapeutic airway clearance vest, and a patient transfer sling.","PeriodicalId":44407,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics in Design","volume":"396 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142198732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-08-28DOI: 10.1177/10648046241275832
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Pub Date : 2024-08-24DOI: 10.1177/10648046241273291
Helen Forsey, David Leahy, Bob Fields, Shailey Minocha, Simon Attfield, Tom Snell
A significant cost of system operation is the training required for the end users to achieve and maintain competence. The training need is partially determined by user interface properties that make it harder or easier to learn. This article explores improving system learnability through human-machine interface design. A design pattern of Progressive Disclosure through Layered Interfaces is proposed to improve learnability (time taken to learn) by presenting users with a subset of functionality. An experimental study supported tentative conclusions. Interesting differences between experiment participants suggest a customised approach, including Progressive Disclosure, to reduce the training burden.
{"title":"Designing for Learnability: Improvement Through Layered Interfaces","authors":"Helen Forsey, David Leahy, Bob Fields, Shailey Minocha, Simon Attfield, Tom Snell","doi":"10.1177/10648046241273291","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10648046241273291","url":null,"abstract":"A significant cost of system operation is the training required for the end users to achieve and maintain competence. The training need is partially determined by user interface properties that make it harder or easier to learn. This article explores improving system learnability through human-machine interface design. A design pattern of Progressive Disclosure through Layered Interfaces is proposed to improve learnability (time taken to learn) by presenting users with a subset of functionality. An experimental study supported tentative conclusions. Interesting differences between experiment participants suggest a customised approach, including Progressive Disclosure, to reduce the training burden.","PeriodicalId":44407,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics in Design","volume":"164 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142198733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-24DOI: 10.1177/10648046241263631
Roberto Germán Rodriguez, Valeria Paviglianiti, Clarisa Dumit, Andrea Pattini
We explored the reliability of smartphones for measuring illuminance and discussed their use on occupational lighting assessments. In a 20–1000 lux range, we compared the illuminance readings from three Android applications on two smartphones versus a calibrated illuminance meter, and proposed seven calibration criteria. Mean non-calibrated smartphone measurements ranged between 28.36% and 37.58% above the reference illuminance. Two calibration criteria stood out: (i) single correction factor at the mean illuminance level (relative difference = 0.84%); (ii) power function (relative difference = −0.17%). We can state that properly calibrated smartphones might replace a low-end illuminance meter, and provide practical tips for measuring illuminance with smartphones.
{"title":"Dos & Don’ts in Measuring Illuminance With Smartphones","authors":"Roberto Germán Rodriguez, Valeria Paviglianiti, Clarisa Dumit, Andrea Pattini","doi":"10.1177/10648046241263631","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10648046241263631","url":null,"abstract":"We explored the reliability of smartphones for measuring illuminance and discussed their use on occupational lighting assessments. In a 20–1000 lux range, we compared the illuminance readings from three Android applications on two smartphones versus a calibrated illuminance meter, and proposed seven calibration criteria. Mean non-calibrated smartphone measurements ranged between 28.36% and 37.58% above the reference illuminance. Two calibration criteria stood out: (i) single correction factor at the mean illuminance level (relative difference = 0.84%); (ii) power function (relative difference = −0.17%). We can state that properly calibrated smartphones might replace a low-end illuminance meter, and provide practical tips for measuring illuminance with smartphones.","PeriodicalId":44407,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics in Design","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141772586","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-24DOI: 10.1177/10648046241260451
Richard W. Marklin, Jay Schabelski, Sean Gallagher, Iván Nail-Ulloa, John Shober
A new tool was designed and fabricated for workers to remove and replace electric utility manhole and vault covers. This tool, which is portable and weighs 7.26 kg (16 lb.), employs a battery-powered electric motor to raise and lower the cover, reducing the manual force. The design was based on field observations and biomechanical measurements of utility workers who moved manhole covers. Biomechanical data from the pilot study reveal the tool’s potential to reduce risk of a back injury. Field observations and data demonstrate the proof of concept, and the design will be further developed.
{"title":"A Battery-Powered Tool to Move Utility Manhole Covers: Field Data and Proof of Concept","authors":"Richard W. Marklin, Jay Schabelski, Sean Gallagher, Iván Nail-Ulloa, John Shober","doi":"10.1177/10648046241260451","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10648046241260451","url":null,"abstract":"A new tool was designed and fabricated for workers to remove and replace electric utility manhole and vault covers. This tool, which is portable and weighs 7.26 kg (16 lb.), employs a battery-powered electric motor to raise and lower the cover, reducing the manual force. The design was based on field observations and biomechanical measurements of utility workers who moved manhole covers. Biomechanical data from the pilot study reveal the tool’s potential to reduce risk of a back injury. Field observations and data demonstrate the proof of concept, and the design will be further developed.","PeriodicalId":44407,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics in Design","volume":"934 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141772584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-05-23DOI: 10.1177/10648046241258243
Rammohan V Maikala
{"title":"Comment From the Editor-in-Chief","authors":"Rammohan V Maikala","doi":"10.1177/10648046241258243","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10648046241258243","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44407,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics in Design","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141147136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-05-08DOI: 10.1177/10648046241249903
Stephen L. Dorton, Jeff C. Stanley
There is growing consensus and appreciation for the importance of trust in the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies; however, there is a reliance on principles-based frameworks. Recent research has highlighted the principles/practice gap, where principles alone are not actionable, and may not be wholly effective in developing more trustworthy AI. We argue for complementary, evidence-based tools to close the principles/practice gap, and present ELATE (Evidence-Based List of Exploratory Questions for AI Trust Engineering) as one such resource. We discuss several tools or approaches for making ELATE actionable within the context of systems development.
{"title":"Minding the Gap: Tools for Trust Engineering of Artificial Intelligence","authors":"Stephen L. Dorton, Jeff C. Stanley","doi":"10.1177/10648046241249903","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10648046241249903","url":null,"abstract":"There is growing consensus and appreciation for the importance of trust in the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies; however, there is a reliance on principles-based frameworks. Recent research has highlighted the principles/practice gap, where principles alone are not actionable, and may not be wholly effective in developing more trustworthy AI. We argue for complementary, evidence-based tools to close the principles/practice gap, and present ELATE (Evidence-Based List of Exploratory Questions for AI Trust Engineering) as one such resource. We discuss several tools or approaches for making ELATE actionable within the context of systems development.","PeriodicalId":44407,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics in Design","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140932778","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-12DOI: 10.1177/10648046241237086
Crystal M. Fausett, Jenna M. Korentsides, Camilla C. Knott, Kerri Chik, Anna Grome, Lee W. Sciarini, Joseph R. Keebler
We conducted a qualitative research inquiry to facilitate the redesign of a military patient handoff training program for a new population of civilian Emergency Medical Services (EMS) learners. Emergency Medical Service providers provided insights about the organizational and interpersonal factors that contribute to patient handoffs, which were used to tailor the existing military patient handoff training for a civilian population. Results revealed four key phases in the patient handoff journey and three topics regarding improvements to the EMS handoff process: importance of interpersonal communication, dedicated time for handoffs, and standardized communication.
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