Forty years of IEA: some reflections on the evolution of ergonomics

摘要: This paper is the IEA Presidential Address to 1997 Triennial Congress in Tampere, Finland. The evolution of ergonomics prior and after foundation International Ergonomics Association 1957 reviewed. has broadened from considering work activities include all types human activities. recent introduction computers changed many premises for leisure activities, cognitive now as important ‘biological’ emphasis that was mentioned founding documents IEA. a science design. There are three targets design activity: improve safety, productivity operator satisfaction. A systems approach presented define how these parameters interact they can be measured.