“…The techniques involved in function analysis, function allocation, task and skill analysis, equipment design, and workplace design have proven effective in increasing system output, reducing system errors, and improving worker satisfaction. Human factors and ergonomic input has been important in the development of operator stations and equipment, operational procedures, and operator training programs for railroads (Iiyama, 1980), steel mills (Ong & Buck, 1978), farm equipment (Adams et al, 1976), hospitals (Schiro & Drury, 1976), oil refineries Weinberg et al, 1976, submarines and deep sea divers (Bachrach et al, 1975), and assorted manufacturing systems (Corlett, 1973).…”