Description

Scope: The aim of this book is to provide state-of-the-art information on various aspects of human-machine interaction and human-centred issues encountered in the control room setting. As industrial processes have become more automated, there is increasing concern about the performance of the people who control these systems. Human error is increasingly cited as the cause of accidents across many sectors of industry. 

This book is written primarily by engineers, for engineers involved with human factor issues. Based on a successful multi-disciplinary conference on the subject, and illustrated with useful case studies, this book is essential reading for all students, engineering professionals, and managers interested in machine-human interactions.

Book review

"People in Control is a useful addition to the literature on human factors in control room design and operation...Designers, engineers and human factors practioners in industry who wish to gain a good introduction to the theoretical and practical issues relevant to control room design will benefit from this book." Steve Shorrock, DNV Consulting, Stockport, Cheshire

Book readership

Control engineers, industrial engineers, researchers and managers in human-factors and ergonomics.

Level

Industrial, professional, academic, reference.

Book contents