Advances in human factors, ergonomics, and safety in manufacturing and service industries

 Content: Enterprise Management  Standardization as a Tool to Promote Continuous Improvement - Case Study of an Automobilistic Factory, L. Wiemes, G. Balbinotti, G. Coutinho, and L. Vieira Cognitive Engineering for Self-Optimizing Assembly Systems, M. Mayer, B. Odenthal, M. Faber, W. Kabuss, N. Jochems, and C. Schlick Limits of Control in Advanced Technology and Consequences for Reassigning Accountability, G. Grote A Procedure Approach for the Culture-Adequate Implementation of Production Systems, R. Hensel and B. Spanner-Ulmer Shaping the Strategy of Knowledge Based Economy of Polish Enterprises, H. Wlodarkiewicz-Klimek and J. Kalkowska  Organizational Structure Designing and Knowledge Based Economy. The Research Framework for the Polish Enterprises, E. Pawlowski The Operator Saves Our Day? - Why Do We Need the Operator? K. Dencker, L. Martensson, A. Fasth, and J. Stahre Some Metaphors of Agile Enterprise, S. Trzcielinski Tutorial: Selling Human Factors and Ergonomics in a Successful Way: Creating Enthusiasm for Ergonomics, P. Vink  National OSH Programme - The Polish Experience, D. Koradecka Information Technologies in Concurrent Engineering in Selected Knowledge Based Economy Companies in Poland - Some Results of Research, J. Kalkowska and H. Wlodarkiewicz-Klimek Total Ergonomics Management: A Modular Concept for the Integration of Ergonomics into Production Systems, M. Bierwirth, R. Bruder, and K. Schaub  Human Factors in Manufacturing  Chaku-Chaku Assembly System - A New Trend in the Automotive Industry. First Results of the Ergonomic Evaluation on a Case Study, J.A. Enriquez Diaz, S. Schiekirka, M. Arenius, F. Ekkehart, and O. Straeter Digital Manual with Wearable Retinal Imaging Display for the Next Innovation in Manufacturing, M. Nakanishi and T. Sato The Effect of Glove Fit on Task Performance, S. Zschernack and J. Stack Ergonomic Evaluation of Workload from Deburring Action Done with the Vibrating Hand-Tool, H. Arabi, A. Morais, B. Kapitaniak, and C. Gueydan Effect of Grasp-/Contact-Characteristics of Snap Fasteners on Time Requirements and Electromyographic Activity for Snap-Fit Assembly, H. Salmanzadeh, M. Diaz-Meyer, V. Bopp, K. Landau, and R. Bruder Ergonomic Design of the Viewing Angle in a Computer Numerically Controlled-Electro Discharge Machine Environment, I. Khan and M. Asghar User-Centered and Adaptive Support Systems for Production Systems, J. Dzaack, B. Hoge, and M. Rotting Design of a Knowledge Module Embedded in a Framework for a Cognitive System Using the Example of Assembly Tasks, E. Hauck, D. Ewert, D. Schiberg, and S. Jeschke Cognitive Engineering for Human-Robot Interaction: The Effect of Subassemblies on Assembly Strategies, B. Odenthal, M. Mayer, N. Jochems, and C. M. Schlick Analysis of Lower Limb Measurements in Running Progress for High-Performance Slacks Design, Y.J. Wang, P.Y. Mok, Y. Li, and Y.-L. Kwok The Impact of the Human Factor on Productivity in Advanced Production Systems, M. Gobel and S. Zschernack Level of Automation Analysis in Manufacturing Systems, A. Fasth, J. Stahre, and K. Dencker Cognitive Assembly Planning Using State Graphs, D. Ewert, E. Hauck, D. Schilberg, and S. Jeschke Development of a Questionnaire for Prolonged Standing Jobs at Manufacturing Industry, I. Halim, A.R. Omar, A.M. Saman, I. Othman, and M.A. Ali  Processes and Services  Challenges of Beijing Road Transportation System: An Extended Application of TOC Think Processes, G. Shi, S.-H. Chang, and W. Zhang An Extended Study on Human Performance in Control Rooms of Nuclear Power Plants, H. Liao and J.-L. Chang Design of a Collaborative Visualization Facility for Geoscience Research, C. White Survey of Workload Factors for Technicians in Wind Turbine Maintenance Tasks: A Pilot Study, G.-F. Liang, P. Patterson, and S.-L. Hwang Human Factors in Oil Refinery Operation, D. Strobhar The Personas Layering Framework Applied to Consumer Services Design for Automotive Market, A. Marcengo, A. Rapp, and E. Guercio The Process of Identifying and Implementing Ergonomic Controls in the Packaging of Motors, I. Wireman Product Maturity, Security and Software Engineering, G. Boy, R. Ford, and R. Henning Macro and Micro Ergonomics Application in a Medium Sized Company, H. Shahnavaz, Sweden, A. Naghib, and S. Samadi The Specification and Evaluation of Personalized Footwear for Additive Manufacturing, A. Salles and D. Gyi  Design of Work Systems  Tools of Occupational Biomechanics in Application to Reduction of MSDs, D. Roman-Liu Enhancement of MSD Problems in the Automobile Industry, Y.-G. Kwon, H.-J. Lee and J.-W. Ryu The Investigation of Low Back Problems Among Home Delivery Drivers, C.-L. Lin, Y.-T. Hung, M.-J. Wang, and J. P. Chen Conception of a Task Analysis- and Screening-Method for Identifying Age-Critical Fields of Activity on the Basis of the Chemnitz Age Model, M. Keil and B. Spanner-Ulmer Contemporary Aspects in Design of Work, A. Kawecka-Endler and B. Mrugalska Teaching in Real Time - Development of a Virtual Immersive Manikin Implemented in Real Time Systems, F. Sulzmann and K. Meinken Optimizing Humidity Level to Enhance Worker Performance in Automotive Industry, A. R. Ismail, M.Y.M. Yusof, B.M. Deros, M.R.A. Rani, and M.M. Noor Design for Manufacturing (DFM) - A Case Study of Repetitive Measures, G. Paul and F. Wagner User Demands for New Mixed Reality Tools, First Results of the ManuVAR Project, P. Vink, M. Blok, G. van Rhijn, T. Bosch, H. Totte, and K. Loupos An Analysis of the Impact of Trends in Automation on Roles in Radiotherapy Using Function Allocation, E. Fallon, L. Chadwick, and W. van der Putten An Ergonomic Study on Measurement Operation Quality of an Inspection Laboratory, H.-Y. Huang and E. M.-Y. Wang A Cross-Cultural Study on the User Motivations and Behaviors of Online Knowledge Sharing, E. Nohdurft, Q. Gao, and B. Zhu Influences of Different Dynamic Office Chairs on Muscular Activation, Physical Activity and Posture, R. Ellegast, K. Keller, H. Berger, L. Groenesteijn, and P. Vink XDM - eXtensible Design Methods, A. Neves, F. Campos, S. Campello, L. Castillo, and L. Falcao Competence Profile of Top-Level Controllers, T. Salminen, M. Kallio, H. Vanharanta, and B. Back Nonlinear Synchronization of Biceps and Triceps Muscles During Maximum Voluntary Contraction, D. Rodrick, S. Erupaka, R.K. Sasidharan, and W. Karwowski  Working Environment  Globe Stereothermometer - A New Instrument for Measurement and Evaluation of Irrefular Radiant-Convective Load, Z. Oleksiakova, S. Bernatikova, Z. Jirak, M. Jokl, S. Maly, and H. Tomaskova The Human Body Reaction on Non-Uniform Radiant-Convective Load, S. Bernatikova, Z. Oleksiakova, Z. Jirak, M. Jokl, H. Tomaskova, and S. Maly A Study on the Evaluation of Management Plan for Whole-Body Vibration by ISO 263-, S.H. Kim, T.G. Kim, Y.S. Kang, and K.H. Yi Optical Radiation (Visible, Ultraviolet and Infrared) at the Workplaces, A. Wolska Human Factors Consideration in the Detection of Gas Leaks, M.S. Wogalter and K. Laughery Impulse Noise, J. Zera The Smell of Danger: Natural and LP Gas Odorization, W. Cain The Effect of Local Illumination on Light-on Test Iinspection in a TFT-LCD Plant, L.-J. Twu, C.-L. Lin, and M.-J. Wang Predicting Image Quality on a Mobile Display Under Different Illuminations, P.-H. Lin, W.-H. Kuo, and S.-L. Hwang The Elements of Work Environment in the Improvement Process of Quality Management System Structure, A. Gorny Cultural Influence on Learning Sensorimotor Tasks, T. Jeske, M. Mayer, B. Odenthal, K. Hasenau, S. Tackenberg, and C. Schlick Proactive Vision for the Safety Culture in a Finnish Chemical Plant, P. Porkka, M. Salo-Pihlajamaki, and H. Vanharanta Psychosocial Aspects of Work, D. Zolnierczyk - Zreda  Product and System Safety  New Tools for Analyzing Work Activities in the Process Industry, P. Skrehot An Empirical Assessment of Driver Motivation, Emotional Response and Driving Conditions on Risk-Taking Decisions, Y. Zhang and D. Kaber Human Systems Integration Risk Management at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, D. Wilson, T. Malone, L. Avery, and J. Lockett-Reynolds The Impact of Repeated Cognitive Tasks on Driving Performance and Visual Attention, Y. Wang, B. Reimer, B. Mehler, J. Zhang, A. Mehler, and J.F. Coughlin HRA in China: Model and Data, L. Dai, L. Zhang, and P. Li Analysis of Human Errors in Emergency Situation in a Nuclear Power Plant Digital Control Room, L. Zhang, L. Dai, P. Li, and J. Cheng Measuring the Performance of a Triple-Target Visual Search Task, R. Yu and Z. Kong Efficacy of Central Alarm System on Nurses' Line of Care in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit in Singapore, R.Y.I. Koh, T. Park, and F.G. Chen The Effect of Backpack Weight on Gait Parameters, C.-Y. Wu, C.-L. Lin, M.-J. Chung, and M.-J. Wang DHM for Ergonomical Assessment of Home Appliances, M. Mazzola, E. Preatoni, N. Emmanuele, M. Romero, F. Costa, and G. Andreoni A Comparison of Different Shoe Insoles in Gait Performance, M.-J. Chung, C.-L. Lin, C.-H. Chang, and M.-J. Wang The Evaluation of Double-Layers Clothing on Clothing Microclimate, Physiological Responses and Subjective Comfort, T.-H. Chen, C.-L. Lin, and M.-J. Wang Display/Control Quality in Small Touch Based Screen, Y.L. Lee The Factors of Image Quality in Autostereoscopic Display, Y.-T. Ding, S.-L. Hwang, K.-C. Chang, S. Wang, Y.-Y. Lai,and W.-H. Liao Comfort and Discomfort in Gripping Exertion, Y.K. Kong, D.M. Kim, K.S. Lee and M.C. Jung  Safety Design Issues  The Measurement of Grip-Strength in Automobiles: A New Approach to Detect Driver's Emotions, F. Siebert, M. Oehl, and H.-R. Pfister On Quantification Method of Step Visibility: Basic Investigation on Influence of Observation Conditions, Y. Kang and T. Mikami A Decision Support System for Unusual Behavior Detection in Nuclear Power Plants, Y.-H. Wang, P.-C. Wang, S.-L. Hwang, and R. H. Hou A Proposal of Fall Risk Evaluation Method on Patient's Characteristics, S. Fukaya and Y. Okada Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Prescription Drug Advertising: Exploring Self-Reports of Media Exposure and Associate Behaviors, R. Goldsworthy and C. Mayhorn Causal Relation of Negative Event Occurrence-Injury and/or Failure, J. Sinay and A. Nagyova Making It Right: The Critical Performance Influence Factors for Offshore Drilling and Wireline Operations, B. Vignes and J. Liyanage Surface Pressure Analysis in Prosthetics and Orthotics, J. Zivcak, R. Hudak, M. Kristof, and L. Bednarcikova Adaptibility of Operators When Exposed to Hand-Transmitted Vibration at Work with Electric Hand-Held Tools, S. Fiserova  Effects of Cell Phone Conversations on Driving Performance in Japan, M.K. Park, T. Machida, K. Yamanaka, and M. Kawakami Ergonomics Study on the Visual Environment at Urban Uncontrolled Intersections Based on Visibility Simulation Approach Applying 3-Dimensional Computer Graphics Software, M. Mori, S. Horino, and N. Kubo The Major Quality Factors on Two-Views Autostereoscopic Displays, P.-C. Wang, H.-Y. Huang, C.-F. Chuang, S.-L. Hwang. K. Lee, and J.-C. Yang  Safety Management  Impact of Occupational Health & Safety Activities and Safety Climate on Industry Accident Rates in South Korea, K.H. Yi and H.S. Jung  OHSMS Based on Ergonomics and the BBS, S. Marino, M. Donisi, and M. Testasecca Safety and Risk Philosophy in Maintenance Management, H. Pacaiova Safety Culture - An Effective Tool for Major Hazard Prevention, M. Palecek What Constitutes Typical Adolescent Behavior and How Does It Differ from Adult Conduct? M. Vredenburgh, I. Zackowitz, D. Spencer, M. De Taboada, and A. Vredenburgh Developing a Method to Evaluate the Employee Satisfaction on Safety Management, M. Tomita and Y. Okada A Proposal of a Training Program of Risk Managers Applying Incident Reports in Medical Organizations, T. Fukuda and Y. Okada Analysis of the Process Safety Management System in Relation to the Prevention of Major Accidents Caused by Dangerous Chemical Substances, P. Forint Program ''Safety Enterprise'' as a Supporting Tool for Effective Occupational Safety and Health Management System, S. Vlkova Major Accident Prevention as a Tool to Increase the Level of Enterprise Safety Systems in the Czech Republic, M. Prazakova, S. Maly, E. Dusek and V. Sluka  Hazard Communication  Perceptions of Sport-Utility Vehicle (SUV) Safety by SUV Drivers and Non-Drivers, C. Mayhorn, M. Wogalter, and V. Conzola Sunscreen Labeling and Warnings: A Human Factors Analysis, K. Burke, J. Dorris, and N. Dorris The Safety Hierarchy and Its Role in Safety Decisions, K. Laughery and M. Wogalter Reliance on Warnings as the Sole Remedy for Certain Hazards: Some Circumstances Where that Just Doesn't Work, E. Karnes, D. Lenorovitz, and S. Leonard The Effects of Background Color of Safety Symbols on Perception of the Symbols, C.K. Or and A.H.S. Chan  Hazard Perceptions of Consumer Products, W. Vigilante, Jr. and R. Lim Government, Warnings, Safety Information: A Comparison of Inter-Agency Regulations and Guidance, J. Sala, E. Nichols, R. Muhammad, S. Lakhiani, R. Rauschenberger, and C. Wood Clarifying the Hierarchical Approach to Hazard Control, S. Hall, S. Young, J. Frantz, T. Rhoades, C. Burhans, and P Adams Experimental Study on the Influence of Individual Cognitive Differences on Team Synergy Knowledge Integration Process, S. Yi, L. Su, W. Wang, R. Huang, and N. Zhang Empirically Evaluating and Developing Alarm Rate Standards for Liquid Pipeline Control Room Operators, G.D. Uhack, II and C. Harvey Case Study of Alarms Rates in Two Pipeline Companies vs. Alarm Rate Standards, C. Harvey, L. Michelli, and G. Uhack, II  Occupational Risk Prevention  Understanding Accidents in the Great Outdoors: Testing a Risk Management Framework in the Led Outdoor Activity Domain, P. Salmon, A. Williamson, M. Lenne, E. Mitsopoulos-Rubens, and C. M. Rudin-Brown Evacuation Flow Analysis for Aircraft Accident with Panic Passenger by Autonomous Agent and Multi-Agent Simulation, T. Miyoshi, H. Nakayasu, Y. Ueno, and M. Nakagawa Risk Control Through the Use of Procedures: A Method for Evaluating the Change in Risk, G. Praino and J. Sharit A Human Factor Analysis to Mitigate Fall Risk Factors in an Aerospace Environment, J. Ware Research on Astronaut Training Methods for Complicated Operation, Y. Zhang, X. Zhang, M. Liu, O. Wang, and B. Wu The Preventive Strategies for the Third Industrial Accident in Korea, Y. Kang, S. Yang, T. Kim, and D. Kim The Comparison Between OHSMS and PCMS for Business area, C.-O. Kim, H.-J. Choi, and C.-H. Lee The Distribution of Pedestrian-Backing Vehicle Accidents by Back-Up Alarm Status and Vehicle Type, J.P. Purswell and J.L. Purswell Automated Analysis of Injury Narratives: Some Lessons Learned, H. Marucci-Wellman, M. Lehto, H. Corns, and G. Sorock Voluntary Guiding Principles for the Secure Handling of Nanomaterials, W. Greaves-Holmes Up-to-Date Personal Protective Equipment, K. Majchrzycka Manufacturing Process Improvement Based on Reducing of Ergonomics Risks in Woodworking Enterprise, H. Kalkis, I. Rezepina, V. Praude, Z. Roja, and V. Kalkis Development of User Interface for STARtracker, a Web-Based Open Source Application for Tracking Oil and Gas Methane Emission Reductions, G. M. Knapp An Artificial Intelligent Approach for Evaluation of Teamwork Versus Health, Safety, Environment and Ergonomics (HSEE), A. Azadeh, M. Rouzbahman, and M. Saberi