人为因素与人体工程学
工程伦理学
政府(语言学)
工作(物理)
工程类
相关性(法律)
航空
透视图(图形)
毒物控制
公共关系
政治学
医学
法学
机械工程
计算机科学
语言学
哲学
环境卫生
人工智能
航空航天工程
出处
期刊:Ergonomics
[Informa]
日期:2011-11-22
卷期号:54 (12): 1111-1129
被引量:16
标识
DOI:10.1080/00140139.2011.622796
摘要
Little has been written about wartime ergonomics and the role this played in prompting the need for a society dedicated to ergonomics within the UK, namely the formation of the Ergonomics Research Society (ERS) in early 1950. This article aims to fill this gap in our understanding of the history of ergonomics in the UK and provide further details of the types of research undertaken by wartime research groups and committees such as the Institute of Aviation Medicine, Medical Research Council Applied Psychology Unit and the Flying Personnel Research Committee. In addition, the role of societal developments such as wartime links with the USA, the post-war drive to increase productivity and collaboration with industry and the recommendations of government committees in stimulating the work of the ERS are described in detail. This article also offers some reflection on present-day ergonomics in the UK and how this contrasts with the past. Statement of Relevance: This article will provide practitioners with a historical perspective on the development of ergonomics from its roots in the Second World War. These developments shed light on current trends and challenges within the discipline as a whole.
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