Application of Neuroergonomics in the Industrial Design of Mining Equipment

Neuroergonomics is an interdisciplinary field merging neuroscience and ergonomics to optimize performance. In order to design an optimal user interface, we must understand the cognitive processing involved. Traditional methodology incorporates self-assessment from the user. This dissertation examines the use of neurophysiological techniques in quantifying the cognitive processing involved in allocating cognitive resources. Attentional resources, cognitive processing, memory and visual scanning are examined to test the ecological validity of theoretical laboratory settings and how they translate to real life settings. By incorporating a non-invasive measurement technique, such as the quantitative electroencephalogram (QEEG), we are able to examine connectivity patterns in the brain during operation and discern whether or not a user has obtained expert status. Understanding the activation patterns during each phase of design will allow us to gauge whether our design has balanced the cognitive requirements of the user.

Year	Entry
2000	Lings S, Leboeuf-Yde C. Whole-body vibration and low back pain: a systematic, critical review of the epidemiological literature 1992-1999. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. July 2000;73(5):290-297.
2007	Kecojevic V, Komljenovic D, Groves W, Radomsky M. An analysis of equipment-related fatal accidents in U.S. mining operations: 1995–2005. Safety Sci. October 2007;45(8):864-874.
1999	Bovenzi M, Hulshof CTJ. An updated review of epidemiologic studies on the relationship between exposure to whole-body vibration and low back pain (1986–1997). Int Arch Occup Environ Health. September 1999;72(6):351-365.
2008	Godwin AA, Eger TR, Salmoni AW, Dunn PG. Virtual design modifications yield line-of-sight improvements for LHD operators. Int J Ind Ergon. February 2008;38(2):202-210.
2009	Godwin A, Eger T. Using virtual computer analysis to evaluate the potential use of a camera intervention on industrial machines with line-of-sight impairments. Int J Ind Ergon. January 2009;39(1):146-151.
2006	Eger T, Salmoni A, Cann A, Jack R. Whole-body vibration exposure experienced by mining equipment operators. Occup Ergon. 2006;6(3-4):121-127.
2010	Patterson JM, Shappel SA. Operator error and system deficiencies: analysis of 508 mining incidents and accidents from Queensland, Australia using HFACS. Accid Anal Prev. July 2010;42(4):1379-1385.
2004	Eger T, Salmoni A, Whissell R. Factors influencing load–haul–dump operator line of sight in underground mining. Appl Ergon. March 2004;35(2):93-103.
2011	Eger T, Stevenson JM, Grenier S, Boileau P-É, Smets MP. Influence of vehicle size, haulage capacity and ride control on vibration exposure and predicted health risks for LHD vehicle operators. J Low Freq Noise Vib Act Control. March 2011;30(1):45-62.
2013	Eger TR, Kociolek AM, Dickey JP. Comparing health risks to load-haul-dump vehicle operators exposed to whole-body vibration using EU Directive 2002/44EC, ISO 2631-1 and ISO 2631-5. Minerals. 2013;3(1):16-35.
2010	Smets MPH, Eger TR, Grenier SG. Whole-body vibration experienced by haulage truck operators in surface mining operations: a comparison of various analysis methods utilized in the prediction of health risks. Appl Ergon. October 2010;41(6):763-770.
1998	Mitchell RJ, Driscoll TR, Harrison JE. Traumatic work-related fatalities involving mining in Australia. Safety Sci. July 1998;29(2):107-123.

Year

Entry

2000

Lings S, Leboeuf-Yde C. Whole-body vibration and low back pain: a systematic, critical review of the epidemiological literature 1992-1999. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. July 2000;73(5):290-297.

2007

Kecojevic V, Komljenovic D, Groves W, Radomsky M. An analysis of equipment-related fatal accidents in U.S. mining operations: 1995–2005. Safety Sci. October 2007;45(8):864-874.

1999

Bovenzi M, Hulshof CTJ. An updated review of epidemiologic studies on the relationship between exposure to whole-body vibration and low back pain (1986–1997). Int Arch Occup Environ Health. September 1999;72(6):351-365.

2008

Godwin AA, Eger TR, Salmoni AW, Dunn PG. Virtual design modifications yield line-of-sight improvements for LHD operators. Int J Ind Ergon. February 2008;38(2):202-210.

2009

Godwin A, Eger T. Using virtual computer analysis to evaluate the potential use of a camera intervention on industrial machines with line-of-sight impairments. Int J Ind Ergon. January 2009;39(1):146-151.