Transportation Modes
Aviation
Human Factors

Human factors research topics related to air traffic control and airway facilities

Baggage handler opinions on manual handling tasks most likely to cause back injuries

Recommended solutions for airline customer service agents who must lift heavy baggage

An ergonomic assessment of physical demands of flight attendant's jobs

Ergonomic hazards and solutions for baggage handling

TSA is re-analyzing the radiation levels of X-ray body scanners installed in airports nationwide

Describes common hazards and possible solutions for baggage handling

Online tutorial covers human factors in aviation

Results of FAA human factors research

Report examines potential flight attendant fatigue, scheduling and current federal regulation requirements.

Capabilities and limitations of humans relative to the functions performed in air traffic control

Manual handling risks associated with the assistance of disabled passengers boarding or disembarking aircraft

An analysis of accidents incurred by pilots and flight attendants (pdf)

Guidelines on assisting disabled passengers to board or disembark aircraft