Human Engineering Specifications and Standards: Payoffs and Pitfalls 760190
The most visible human engineering standard in current use is MIL-STD-1472, “Human Engineering Design Criteria for Military Systems, Equipment and Facilities.” Using this document as an example, benefits of and precautions in its use are explored. Background is presented on content, requirement categories, binding vs advisory provisions, sources of the criteria, and the development and revision process.