'1966 and all that': trends and developments in UK ergonomics during the 1960s
Patrick Waterson
Ken Eason
2134/5947
https://repository.lboro.ac.uk/articles/journal_contribution/_1966_and_all_that_trends_and_developments_in_UK_ergonomics_during_the_1960s/9349079
The 1960’s represent a key decade in the expansion of ergonomics within the UK. In
this paper we review trends and developments that emerged out of the 1960’s and
compare these with ergonomics research and practice today. We focus in particular
on the expansion of ergonomics as a discipline within industry, as well as more
specific topics such as: the emergence of areas of interest such as computers and
technology; automation and systems ergonomics; and, consumer ergonomics. We
illustrate our account with a detailed timeline of developments, a set of industrial case
studies and the contents of important publications during the decade. A key aim of the
paper is to provide the opportunity to reflect on the past and the implications this may
have for future directions for ergonomics within the UK.
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General ergonomics
Industrial ergonomics
Human-machine systems
Consumer ergonomics
Design Practice and Management not elsewhere classified