@article{ref1,
title="Human factors, ergonomics, and biomechanical engineering approaches to incidents involving amusement rides",
journal="Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomic Society annual meeting",
year="2023",
author="Figueroa-Jacinto, Rosemarie and Cargill, Robert S. and Woodcock, Kathryn",
volume="67",
number="1",
pages="1781-1785",
abstract="Amusement ride incidents resulting in major injuries are a rare occurrence. When they occur, in-depth assessment requires specialized expertise and methodologies. Human Factors, Ergonomics (HF/E), and Biomechanical Engineering (BMechE) professionals are uniquely equipped to evaluate incidents involving these complex systems. An HF/E approach would follow frameworks to understand whether, given the situation and the actions and limitations of the individual, the adverse incident would have been avoidable. As a complement, during the in-depth assessments, BMechE approaches consider principles of mechanical engineering, mechanics, and biology in the context of human responses. This study outlines HF/E and BMechE frameworks and approaches that can be leveraged when performing in-depth accident investigations involving amusement rides and explores areas to enhance these contributions.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2169-5067",
doi="10.1177/21695067231192604",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/21695067231192604"
}