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The activity of the operator of the electrical power control centers is the prevention of incidents and errors that disrupt the operation of the electrical system. They have to do it by mobilizing knowledge and reasoning for which they have received training, which from the point of view of the existing rules are adequate. However, there are some factors that need to be improved, because there are still accidents and incidents, caused manly caused by fatigue, lack of concentration or due to inadequacy of human Computer Interface. This article aims to analyses ergonomics aspects and human factors in the electric power control centers and contribute with a methodology of studies including the topics of Human; Machine; Interface IHM; and critical factors.
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Melo, M., Silva, L.B., Almeida, A., Rebelo, F. (2013). Ergonomics Aspects in Operators of the Electric Power Control and Operation Centers. In: Marcus, A. (eds) Design, User Experience, and Usability. User Experience in Novel Technological Environments. DUXU 2013. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 8014. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-39238-2_19
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