Resources

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Ergonomics : An Introduction to the World of Human Factors

Click here to download this 'Flash' presentation (14MB) which addresses the foundation concepts of occupational ergonomics. <Click Here>

Disability Equality and Awareness Training Framework for Transport Staff

<Click Here> to download this report (1MB) on the disability equality and awareness training framework for transport staff prepared in 2008 by David Hitchcock and the CEDS Research team on behalf of the Disabled Passengers Transport Advisory Committee.

Healthcare Ergonomics

<Click Here> to download this brochure (2MB) which illustrates a number of the projects to which David Hitchcock has contributed ergonomics consultancy and research.

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 on behalf of the Mobility and Inclusion Unit of the Department for Transport.

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

Conducting Research with the Disabled and Disadvantaged

Evaluating the Manchester Occupational Guidance Goals and Interest Exercise (MOGGIE)

Mobility Matters

Third Age Usability and Safety : An Ergonomics Contribution to Design

TRANSPORT

Accessible Stations

Can You Drive in Neutral? : How to Choose a Vehicle That Fits

The Ergonomics of Driving : Back to Basics

Help or Hindrance? A Case Study of Pragmatic Anthropometry

Is It Really Worth Asking The Users? A Case Study from the Rail Industry

Teaching Triangulation in Ergonomics

GENERAL ERGONOMICS

Ergonomics in Manufacturing

Ergonomics in Manufacturing : Some Pointers

Establishing Ergonomics Expertise

Integrating Ergonomics in the Design Process : A Practical Case Study

My Camera Never Lies!

Soft Factors for Hard Decisions

INCLUSIVITY

Evaluating the Accessibility of a Government Public Access Information Kiosk for Working Age Customers

Inclusive Ergonomics

Is Inclusive Design Ready to Improve Employment Opportunities?

Simulation for Inclusion : True User-Centred Design?

WORKPLACE

The Real Truth About Ergonomics in the Workplace

Recidivist Risk Takers who Work at Height

Upper Limb Disorders Associated with Computer Mouse Use and an Expert

Appraisal of a Device Intended to Help

Warehouse Wisdom

Workstation Accessibility and Usability : The Heart of Designing Work Solutions