Industrial push-buttons.
Despite the widespread use of push-buttons as important controls on industrial equipment, little has been written about the human factors involved in their use. In a previous paper (Moore, 1974) the tactile and kinaesthetic aspects of push-buttons were examined. The purpose of the present paper is to explain the wider ergonomic aspects of push-buttons in the context of operational requirements and engineering constraints. In addition to describing individual push-button design, the importance of panel layout and position are stressed.
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Human Sciences and Advanced Technology Research Group, Department of Human Sciences, Loughborough University of Technology.