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“The high proportion of participative and practical activities proved successful in enhancing understanding and retention of the theoretical elements of the module. David's teaching style is relatively informal, but appropriate for a subject that is best taught with enthusiastic participation from the students."

Gordon Utting
Docklands Light Railway

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Ergonomics : An Introduction to the World of Human Factors

Click on your required version to download this 'Flash' presentation (14MB) which addresses the foundation concepts of occupational ergonomics. <windows version> <mac version>

Let's Talk Back!

<Click here> to download this 'Flash' presentation (1MB) about back care which was developed by David Hitchcock and the Pearl Consortium.

Wheelchairs & Scooters Sizes

<Click here> to download this report (2MB) on the sizes of occupied wheelchairs and scooters conducted in 2005 by David Hitchcock and the CEDS Research team.

 

The following articles by David Hitchcock are available from the journals and sources shown. Alternatively, please click here to request the contact details from David Hitchcock.

AGEING & DISABILITY

Can the Activity Matching Ability System Contribute to Employment Assessment? An Initial Discussion of Job Performance and a Survey of Work Psychologists' Views
© Journal of Occupational Psychology, Employment and Disability.

Conducting Research with the Disabled and Disadvantaged
© Contemporary Ergonomics 2006.

Evaluating the Manchester Occupational Guidance Goals and Interest Exercise (MOGGIE)
© Journal of Occupational Psychology, Employment and Disability.

Mobility Matters
© Croner Road Transport Operation : Health and Safety.

Third Age Usability and Safety : An Ergonomics Contribution to Design
© International Journal of Human-Computer Studies.

TRANSPORT

Accessible Stations
© Croner Road Transport Operation : Health and Safety.

Can You Drive in Neutral? : How to Choose a Vehicle That Fits
© Croner Road Transport Operation : Health and Safety.

The Ergonomics of Driving : Back to Basics
© Croner Road Transport Operation : Health and Safety.

GENERAL ERGONOMICS

Ergonomics in Manufacturing
© Croner Special Briefing.

Ergonomics in Manufacturing : Some Pointers
© Croner Special Briefing.

Establishing Ergonomics Expertise
© Contemporary Ergonomics 2006.

Integrating Ergonomics in the Design Process : A Practical Case Study
© The Design Journal.

My Camera Never Lies!
© Contemporary Ergonomics 2006.

INCLUSIVITY

Evaluating the Accessibility of a Government Public Access Information Kiosk for Working Age Customers
© Journal of Occupational Psychology, Employment and Disability.

Inclusive Ergonomics
© Croner Special Briefing.

Is Inclusive Design Ready to Improve Employment Opportunities?
© Journal of Occupational Psychology, Employment and Disability.

Simulation for Inclusion : True User-Centred Design?
© Include 2003.

WORKPLACE

The Real Truth About Ergonomics in the Workplace
© Croner Special Briefing.

Warehouse Wisdom
© Croner Road Transport Operation : Health and Safety.

Upper Limb Disorders Associated with Computer Mouse Use and an Expert Appraisal of a Device Intended to Help
© Journal of Occupational Psychology, Employment and Disability.

Workstation Accessibility and Usability : The Heart of Designing Work Solutions
© Journal of Occupational Psychology, Employment and Disability.

 

 

 

 

 

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