%0 Journal Article
%T Free Smartphone Apps to Support Human Factors/Ergonomics Work
%A Grason Cheydleur
%A Kevin Li
%A Paul Green
%A Reynerio Sanchez
%A Ruyi (Jo) Deng
%J Ergonomics in Design
%D 2018
%R 10.1177/1064804617723462
%X How can ergonomics professionals and students measure sound levels, light levels, and so forth when they don¡¯t have access to the specialized equipment needed for that purpose? This article explores using free iPhone and Android apps. We found that most sound-level applications were acceptable (within about 2 dB or less), but the illumination applications were unacceptably inaccurate, in some cases off by 50%. The merits of other apps are also described, and sources for various applications, including biomechanical analysis (e.g., RULA, REBA), are provided
%K lighting
%K illumination
%K noise
%K field methods
%K biomechanics
%K test and evaluation
%K measurement
%K app design
%K usability
%K OSHA
%K Occupational Safety and Health Administration
%K International Electrotechnical Commission
%K American National Standards Institute
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1064804617723462