Who belongs to ergonomics? An examination of the human factors community
Rabiul Ahasan
(Rabiul Ahasan is a Research Associate in the Department of Industrial Engineering, Ecole de Polytechnique, Montreal, Canada.)
Daniel Imbeau
(Daniel Imbeau is a Full Professor, in the Department of Industrial Engineering, Ecole de Polytechnique, Montreal, Canada.)
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Abstract
Examines the nature of the evolving practice of ergonomics and its aspirations to the status of profession. Identifies some of the confusions and tensions that prevent more coherent development and clear promotion of ergonomics.
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Citation
Ahasan, R. and Imbeau, D. (2003), "Who belongs to ergonomics? An examination of the human factors community", Work Study, Vol. 52 No. 3, pp. 123-128. https://doi.org/10.1108/00438020310471917
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:MCB UP Ltd
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