Human factors, management and society

Abstract

Human factors/ergonomics seems to have an image; namely it is often seen in terms of worker protection laws. Further, these laws may be viewed as bearing costs while benefiting only employees. The intent of this paper is to show that this perception does not meet the truth at all. First, it discusses the potential of this applied science and the results that can be gained. The benefits for management and society are then presented. © 2006 Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.