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Title:
Human factors in alarm design
Publication Information:
London : Taylor & Francis, 1994
ISBN:
9780748401093

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Focusing on the application of human factors and ergonomics in the design of alarm systems, this book brings together all the disparate areas in a single volume.; The aim of the book is to present current human factor issues regarding alarm design in a variety of setting, such as industrial alarm systems in process industries, aviation, automobiles and intensive care. It argues that the severe short comings of alarm systems can be overcome through the use of human factors evaluation and design integration techniques. Contributors cover the areas of HCI, task analysis, training, personnel selection, and design and human behavior in an emergency, which of course, can be influenced positively and negatively by the design and deployment of alarm systems.


Author Notes

Stanton, Neville A.


Table of Contents

A human factors approach
urgency mapping in auditory warning signals
an experiment to support the design of VDU-based alarm lists for power plant operators
testing risk homeostasis theory in a simulated process control task - implications for alarm reduction strategies
operator support systems for status identification and alarm processing at the OECD Halden Reactor Project - experiences and perspectives for future development
alarm initiated activities
supervisory control and