33 Best Books on Ergonomics

We have compiled a list of the Best Reference Books on Ergonomics, which are used by students of top universities, and colleges. This will help you choose the right book depending on if you are a beginner or an expert. Here is the complete list of Ergonomics Books with their authors, publishers, and an unbiased review of them as well as links to the Amazon website to directly purchase them. If permissible, you can also download the free PDF books on Ergonomics below.

1. Ergonomics

 
1."Human Factors in Engineering and Design" by E J McCormick
“Human Factors in Engineering and Design” Book Review: This book offers a comprehensive introduction to human factors in engineering and design, with a strong emphasis on empirical research. It covers the fundamental concepts of human factors and ergonomics, including several chapters on motor skills. The book also presents the latest trends and research in the field of human factors in design. Its target audience is professionals, teachers, and students in the technology and science fields.

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2."Textbook of Work Physiology" by O P Astrand and R Kaare
“Textbook of Work Physiology” Book Review: This book provides a thorough overview of work physiology, combining classical issues with the latest scientific findings. It offers insights from exercise physiologists and sports medicine specialists and explores the application of this information to exercise physiology and work physiology. The book includes in-depth studies of work physiology in various settings, including the working world, recreational activities, and elite sports.

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3."The Body at Work: Biological Ergonomics" by W T Singleton
“The Body at Work: Biological Ergonomics” Book Review: This book delves deeply into the topic of biological ergonomics and provides a fundamental overview of the body at work. It explores the study of people in relation to their work, sports, transport, and leisure activities, discussing principles of anatomy, physiology, and psychology in the context of ergonomics. Its aim is to provide a comprehensive textbook and source of information in this area.

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4."The Biomechanical Basis of Ergonomics" by E R Tichauer
“The Biomechanical Basis of Ergonomics” Book Review: This book presents a comprehensive overview of the biomechanical basis of ergonomics and how it can be applied to manufacturing and service industries. It explains how ergonomics can increase productivity and reduce on-the-job hazards by designing work situations with prior knowledge of the mechanics of the body. The book also describes ways to prevent occupational accidents, diseases, and low levels of productivity.

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5."New Horizons for Human Factor Design" by R D Huchingson
“New Horizons for Human Factor Design” Book Review: This book covers new horizons for human factor design, including human engineering, engineering design, ergonomics, and conception technique. It offers an in-depth analysis of psychological measurement and ways to apply the computer-latent trait test theory, as well as item response theory and computerized adaptive testing. The book targets professionals, teachers, and students in the technology and science fields.

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6."Ergonomics: How to Design for Ease and Efficiency" by K H E Kroemer and H B Kroemer
“Ergonomics: How to Design for Ease and Efficiency” Book Review: This book provides a comprehensive overview of ergonomics, covering topics such as designing for ease and efficiency, human engineering, and working under unique conditions like underwater or in space. It also discusses ways to prevent injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome and other RSIs, as well as designing for neutral posture and scheduling work around circadian rhythms.

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7."Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering" by Joel M Haight
“Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering” Book Review: This book serves as a fundamental guide to ergonomics and human factors engineering, offering practical advice for recognizing, assessing, and remedying ergonomic-related problems in the workplace. It covers topics such as the physiological effects of work activities on people, the interaction between people and their work environment, and the development of effective ergonomics programs. Additionally, it discusses regulatory issues, benchmarking and performance criteria, best practices, and occupational health hazards.

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8."Introduction to Ergonomics" by Robert Bridger
“Introduction to Ergonomics” Book Review: This book presents a comprehensive introduction to ergonomics with a focus on product and automotive design. It discusses the main areas of concern for integrating human factors into design and aims to strike a balance between usability and cost. The target audience is automotive design students who tend to prioritize function over expense. The book provides real-world solutions to complex ergonomic problems by incorporating human factors into the design process.

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9."Ergonomics for Beginners: A Quick Reference Guide" by Jan Dul and Bernard Weerdmeester
“Ergonomics for Beginners: A Quick Reference Guide” Book Review: This book is a valuable quick reference guide for beginners in ergonomics, offering advice on topics such as wireless, remote, and hands-free controls, website design, mobile interaction, and virtual offices. It helps readers understand the utility and limitations of modern technology and provides useful tools for daily use.

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10."Industrial Ergonomics" by M I Khan
“Industrial Ergonomics” Book Review: This book focuses on industrial ergonomics, providing an overview of how to design jobs, equipment, and workplaces that are user-friendly for humans. It covers fundamental principles and practices of ergonomics in the industrial environment, with real-world examples and analyses of human physiology and capabilities related to muscular work and movement.

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11."Fitting the Human: Introduction to Ergonomics / Human Factors Engineering, Seventh Edition" by Karl H E Kroemer
“Fitting the Human Introduction to Ergonomics / Human Factors Engineering, Seventh Edition” Book Review: This comprehensive book covers the concept of ergonomics in depth, providing a valuable resource for students and professionals in engineering, design, architecture, safety, and management, as well as anyone interested in creating safe, efficient, and enjoyable work environments. It covers a range of topics, including human engineering, workplace design, computer and office design, and managing work.

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12."Advances in Ergonomics of Manufacturing" by Stefan Trzcielinski
“Advances in Ergonomics of Manufacturing” Book Review: This book explores the latest advances in people-centered design, operation, and management of manufacturing systems and processes. It covers a broad range of topics, including work design, supply chains, evaluation of work systems, social and organizational design, simulation and visualization, automation in manufacturing, and intelligent manufacturing technologies. It also covers computer-aided manufacturing technologies, such as knowledge-based systems, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence methods, that support enterprises in the manufacturing industry. This book is an excellent introduction to ergonomics in manufacturing.

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2. Human Engineering and Safety

 
1."Behaviour-Based Safety in Organizations: Life Before the Accident" by H L Kaila
“Behaviour-Based Safety in Organizations: Life Before the Accident” Book Review: This book provides comprehensive information on behavior-based safety (BBS) in organizations. The author draws from firsthand experience conducting numerous BBS workshops and safety awareness surveys in Indian organizations to discuss how BBS methods can be effectively implemented. The book includes practical problems, BBS quizzes, checklists, and material for BBS posters and banners to aid comprehension, as well as pointers and summary sheets.

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2."Human Safety and Risk Management: A Psychological Perspective" by A Ian Glendon and Sharon Clarke
“Human Safety and Risk Management: A Psychological Perspective” Book Review: This book is a detailed resource on human safety and risk management for those seeking in-depth knowledge on the subject. From a psychological perspective, the author explores the impact of individual, team, and organizational factors on safety in the workplace, addressing changes in safety resulting from factors such as globalization and evolving workplaces. The book also covers current scientific research from a range of disciplines, including sensor technologies, danger sensing, error detection, and more.

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3."International Health and Safety at Work: for the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety" by Phil Hughes and Ed Ferrett
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4."Fire Safety and Risk Management: for the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management" by Fire Protection Association
“Fire Safety and Risk Management: for the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management” Book Review: This book is designed for professionals who work with firearms. It is specifically tailored to align with the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management. The author provides detailed explanations of topics such as fire behavior, safety management, risk assessment, and prevention, as well as changes to the HSG65. The book includes references to legal frameworks and guidelines and also includes images, tables, case studies, and key information to aid in understanding.

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5."Guide to Applying Human Factors Methods: Human Error and Accident Management in Safety-Critical Systems (Springer Professional Computing S)" by Pietro C Cacciabue
“Guide to Applying Human Factors Methods: Human Error and Accident Management in Safety-Critical Systems (Springer Professional Computing S)” Book Review: The author of this book has provided a valuable resource for professionals who utilize Human Factors (HF) in their work. The book includes practical procedures and techniques that can be applied to real-world situations. Divided into two parts, the first part focuses on theoretical frameworks, methods, and techniques. The second part contains four case studies that demonstrate the framework and guidelines in practice. These case studies are based on real projects conducted by the author for a major European railway system.

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6."Safety-I and Safety-II: The Past and Future of Safety Management" by Erik Hollnagel
“Safety-I and Safety-II: The Past and Future of Safety Management” Book Review: This book is intended for safety professionals responsible for their organization’s safety from strategic planning to day-to-day operations. The author presents two principles that can be followed to ensure safety in an organization, analyzing and explaining both in detail while considering the past and future of safety management practices. Common examples and cases from domains such as aviation, nuclear power production, process management, and healthcare are used for analysis. The author also explains the theoretical and practical implications of the new perspective on day-to-day operations and strategic management.

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7."Textiles and Human Thermophysiological Comfort in the Indoor Environment" by Radostina A Angelova
“Textiles and Human Thermophysiological Comfort in the Indoor Environment” Book Review: This book is intended for students and researchers engaged in the field of clothing comfort. The author discusses the importance of indoor textiles and clothing as a barrier between the environment and the human body. The book covers topics such as the use of textiles as insulation barriers, the study of heat and mass transfer processes through woven textiles, and the effects of indoor environmental parameters on thermophysiological comfort and clothing insulation during physical activity. Furthermore, the book includes a numerical analysis of air and heat transport through woven fabrics using computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

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8."Human Factors Issues in Handgun Safety and Forensics" by Hal W Hendrick and Paul Paradis
“Human Factors Issues in Handgun Safety and Forensics” Book Review: This book is designed for professionals who use handguns and those interested in handgun safety and forensics. The author discusses numerous human factors in handgun design, training, and related human behavior in unintentional and inadvertent shooting incidents. Ergonomics, statistics on shooting, and reviews of actual cases are also included, as well as information on the importance of firearms safety training and an evaluation of various safety training programs. The book concludes with a summary and application of the previous topics to forensic and investigative settings. A DVD containing hundreds of color photos related to the book’s topics is included.

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9."Safety Management: Near Miss Identification, Recognition, and Investigation" by Ron C McKinnon
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10."Human Factors in Nuclear Safety" by Neville A Stanton
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3. Human Reliability

 
1."The Cost of Being Landlocked: Logistics Costs and Supply Chain Reliability (Directions in Development - Human Development)" by Jean-Francois Arvis and Gael Raballand
“The Cost of Being Landlocked: Logistics Costs and Supply Chain Reliability (Directions in Development – Human Development)” Book Review: This book is aimed at policy makers, supervisory authorities, and development agencies. The author delves into the issue of high logistics costs in LLDCs, which result in low logistics reliability and predictability due to rent-seeking and governance issues. The author presents extensive data collected from various regions of the world to support the argument that landlocked developing countries do face high logistics costs. Additionally, the book argues that these costs are not solely due to poor road infrastructure, but are largely influenced by the trucking market structure and implementation of transit processes.

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2."Human Reliability And Error In Medical System: 2 (Series On Industrial And Systems Engineering)" by Balbir S Dhillon
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3."Human Reliability and Error in Transportation Systems (Springer Series in Reliability Engineering)" by Balbir S Dhillon
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4."Human Reliability and Safety Analysis Data Handbook" by David I Gertman and Harold S Blackman
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5."The Importance of Human Reliability Analysis in Human Space Flight: Understanding the Risks" by Teri L Hamlin and Nasa Technical Reports Server (Ntrs)
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6."Reliability Technology, Human Error, and Quality in Health Care" by B S Dhillon
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7."A Guide To Practical Human Reliability Assessment" by B Kirwan
“A Guide To Practical Human Reliability Assessment” Book Review: This book is intended for readers seeking detailed information on practical human reliability assessment. The author covers both theoretical and practical methods that have been successfully applied in high technology and high-risk assessments. The book provides comprehensive explanations of topics such as task analysis, error identification, and quantification. It also includes discussions on representation of errors in risk analysis, error reduction analysis, quality assurance, and documentation. In addition, the book presents numerous case studies from nuclear, chemical, offshore, and marine human reliability assessments for enhanced understanding.

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8."Human Reliability, Error, and Human Factors in Power Generation (Springer Series in Reliability Engineering)" by B S Dhillon
“Human Reliability, Error, and Human Factors in Power Generation (Springer Series in Reliability Engineering)” Book Review: The target audience for this book includes power generation industry professionals, instructors, and researchers, as well as undergraduate and graduate students in the field of power engineering. The book covers a variety of topics, including general methods for performing human reliability and error analysis in power plants, human error in power plant maintenance, specific human reliability analysis methods for nuclear power plants, and human factors in control systems. The book provides examples with solutions and includes several problems for self-assessment and better comprehension.

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9."Rail Human Factors: Supporting reliability, safety and cost reduction" by Ann Mills and Anita Scott
“Rail Human Factors: Supporting reliability, safety and cost reduction” Book Review: This book is aimed at professionals in the rail sector and rail industries in general, as well as ergonomists and human factors specialists in other industries. The book draws from papers presented at the London 4th International Conference on Rail Human Factors and covers a range of topics including driving, signalling, control, maintenance and engineering work, passengers, and security issues such as trespass. It also addresses improvements in safety, reliability, capacity, efficiency, and quality.

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10."An Approach to Evaluate Integrated Human - Machine System Reliability" by El-Lawendy Dina
“An Approach to Evaluate Integrated Human – Machine System Reliability” Book Review: This book is designed for readers seeking extensive information on human and machine system reliability. The author introduces a suggested procedure to calculate Integrated Human-Machine System Reliability (IHMSR) by considering both human and machine roles and reliabilities. The book describes an extended approach based on calculating the overall system reliability through integrating human reliability (measured using work performed, success rate, and wasted time) and machine reliability (measured using production rate and taking into consideration Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time To Repair (MTTR), and number of defectives). The book also uses Reliability Block Diagram (RBD) to define human-machine interaction, followed by the calculation of IHMSR.

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11."Work Study and Ergonomics" by Lakhwinder Pal Singh
“Work Study and Ergonomics” Book Review: This book introduces the basics of work study and ergonomics by discussing the theories of human physiology and cognitive sciences. It then explains how to apply these theories to design work environments that optimize productivity while minimizing the risks of work-related disorders. The book proposes strategies for designing effective work processes that promote a comfortable and safe work environment, enhancing human well-being and efficiency. It also presents ergonomic tools and techniques such as biomechanics, work posture assessment tools, anthropometry, and work physiology. The principles of work study are illustrated using methods such as the string diagram, method study, work sampling, man-machine system, and real-life examples.

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