Importance of Engineering Psychologists

Engineering psychologist contribute to the design of a variety of products, including dental and surgical implements, cameras, toothbrushes and bucket seats for cars. They have been involved in the redesign of the mailbags used by letter carriers. More than 20 percent of letter carriers suffer from musculoskeletal problems such as low back pain from carrying mailbags slang over their shoulders. A mailbag with a waist-support strap, and a double bag that requires the use of both shoulders, have been showed to reduce muscle fatigue.

Research by engineering psychologist has demonstrated that using cell phones while driving reduces reaction time, particularly among older drivers, and can lead to higher accident risk among drivers of all ages. These and similar research findings are instigating state regulation of cell phone use. ^[1]

Reference

^ Schultz, Duane P. Schultz, Sydney Ellen (2010). Psychology and work today : an introduction to industrial and organizational psychology (10th ed. ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall. p. 384. ISBN 978-0205683581. {{cite book}}: |edition= has extra text (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

[1] Schultz, Duane P. Schultz, Sydney Ellen (2010). Psychology and work today : an introduction to industrial and organizational psychology (10th ed. ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall. p. 384. ISBN 978-0205683581. {{cite book}}: |edition= has extra text (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

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