ABSTRACT

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. Often the litigation issues in liability cases boil down to human factors, ergonomics, and safety. 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. It is a useful tool to help managers and designers deal with exposure to liability.

part I|2 pages

Professional Issues

part III|2 pages

Driving Environments

part V|2 pages

Product Liability and Warnings

part VII|2 pages

Human Factors Terminology