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What is ‘human factors’? provides a short introduction to this subject.

Why ‘101’ explains the rationale behind this website.

As you might expect, the Frequently Asked Questions page answers some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about human factors and ergonomics.

If you know what you’re looking for, see the A-Z of human factors topics.

More information about the author of this website can be found on the page About Martin Anderson

 

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