People in Control

Human factors in control room design

Jan Noyes (Professor, University of Bristol, UK), Matthew Bransby, Jan Noyes

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English

Institution of Engineering and Technology
15 December 2001

Ergonomics; Industrial chemistry & manufacturing technologies

Series: Control, Robotics and Sensors

The aim of this book is to provide state-of-the-art information on various aspects of human-machine interaction and human-centred issues encountered in the control room setting. As industrial processes have become more automated, there is increasing concern about the performance of the people who control these systems. Human error is increasingly cited as the cause of accidents across many sectors of industry. This book is written primarily by engineers, for engineers involved with human factor issues. Based on a successful multidisciplinary conference on the subject, and illustrated with useful case studies, this book is essential reading for all students, engineering professionals, and managers interested in machine-human interactions.

By: Jan Noyes
Edited by: Jan Noyes (Professor University of Bristol UK), Matthew Bransby
Imprint: Institution of Engineering and Technology
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: illustrated edition
Volume: No. 60
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9780852969786
ISBN 10: 0852969783
Series: Control, Robotics and Sensors
Pages: 344
Publication Date: 15 December 2001
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jan Noyes is Professor of Human Factors Psychology at the University of Bristol. Her research interests include the human factors of advanced and emerging technologies. She is a Fellow of the Ergonomics Society and an Associate Member of the IEE. In 1999, she was awarded the Otto Edholm medal for her contribution to ergonomics application and research. She has written over 120 publications including five books, and was awarded the IEE Informatics Premium Award for her paper on 'engineering psychology and system safety'. She was also Chair of the 1999 and 2001 IEE People In Control conferences. Matthew Bransby was a leading authority on control room alarm systems. His career included four years lecturing in Control Engineering at Sheffield University, 22 years in the electricity supply industry and three years as an engineering consultant. He was involved in implementing novel control systems and running major process control projects. His work on alarm systems included carrying out research for the Health and Safety Executive in the UK, and writing an industry best practice guide. He acted as an Expert Witness in process control and was a Fellow of the IEE. He died in 2000.

Reviews for People in Control: Human factors in control room design

'People in Control is a useful addition to the literature on human factors in control room design and operation. Designers, engineers and human factors practioners in industry who wish to gain a good introduction to the theoretical and practical issues relevant to control room design will benefit from this book.' -- Steve Shorrock