Ergonomics

• Author : K. H. E. Kroemer,H. B. Kroemer,Katrin E. Kroemer-Elbert
• Publisher : Unknown Publisher
• Release : 29 May 1994

Written by a practicing ergonomics engineer, this new text explores the "why" and "how" of human engineering/ergonomics. It discusses physical as well as mental capacities of the human; considers how to design the work task, tools, the interface with the machine, and safe work procedures; and addresses the issues of cumulative trauma, back problems, design fof the handicapped; and more.

• Author : Theresa Stack,Lee T. Ostrom,Cheryl A. Wilhelmsen
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release : 02 May 2016

The approach to the book is analogous to a toolkit. The user will open the book and locate the tool that best fits the ergonomic assessment task he/she is performing. The chapters of the book progress from the concept of ergonomics, through the various assessment techniques, and into the more complex techniques. In addition to discussing the techniques, this book presents them in a form that the readers can readily adapt to their particular situation. Each chapter, where applicable,

• Author : Pamela McCauley-Bush
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 13 December 2011

A complete introduction to the field, Ergonomics: Foundational Principles, Applications and Technologies discusses scientific principles, research, applications, and emerging trends in technology. Covering the foundational principles and major topics in physical ergonomics, the book contains the necessary components of a quality ergonomics course,

• Author : Celine McKeown
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 28 November 2007

Moving from theory into practical reality, ergonomics has come of age as a useful tool for generating safe, comfortable, and productive working environments. Tackling both the simple and complex aspects of a variety of workplaces, Office Ergonomics: Practical Applications demonstrates how to create offices that accommodate all workers. The b

• Author : Gavriel Salvendy
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release : 24 May 2012

The fourth edition of the Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomicshas been completely revised and updated. This includes allexisting third edition chapters plus new chapters written to covernew areas. These include the following subjects: Managing low-back disorder risk in the workplace Online interactivity Neuroergonomics Office ergonomics Social networking HF&E in motor vehicle transportation User requirements Human factors and ergonomics in aviation Human factors in ambient intelligent environments As with the earlier editions, the main purpose of this handbookis to

• Author : A. Mital,Å. Kilbom,S. Kumar
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 31 January 2000

There is an urgent need to disseminate ergonomics "know-how" to the work place. This book meets that need by providing clear guidelines and problem solving recommendations to assist the practitioner in decisions that directly protect the health, safety and well-being of the worker. The guidelines have evolved from a series of symposia on Ergonomic Guidelines and Problem Solving. Initially experts in each area selected were asked to write draft guidelines. These guidelines were circulated to participants at the symposia and

• Author : Andrew S. Nicholson,John E. Ridd
• Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
• Release : 21 February 2014

Health, Safety and Ergonomics provides an account of the part ergonomics play in the improvement of working conditions. The book begins with the presentation of the advantages of ergonomics intervention. Subsequent chapters focus on the discussion of the principles, applications, and methods of ergonomics such as assessment and prediction of human reliability, hazard awareness and risk perception, and work-related musculo-skeletal disorders. Manufacturing automation, the cost of ergonomic limitations, and the direct benefit from ergonomics action on health and safety are

• Author : Stephen Pheasant
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 30 October 1996

This edition has been revised to bring fresh insights into the principles and practice of anthropometrics, workspace design, sitting and seating, hands and handles, ergonomics in the office, ergonomics in the home, and health and safety at work.

• Author : Ergonomics Society. Conference
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 01 April 1995

• Author : D. Alexander,R Rabourn
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 07 June 2001

Applied Ergonomics is a concise text focusing on the practical applications of ergonomics and is derived from the annual, ground-breaking, successful conference of the same name. This is not a conference proceedings but a text of applications, filling a niche in the ergonomics professional market for a book that is strong on the applications side o

• Author : Patricia A. Scott
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 17 June 2009

Industrially developing countries have the largest populations, the highest levels of poverty, poor health, and illiteracy, and the greatest need for improvement in working conditions. And as the marketplace and the workforce goes increasingly global, accountability with regard to the abuse of cheap labor in developing countries is becoming an issue. Presenting a global view of the state of ergonomics in industrially developing countries (IDCs), Ergonomics in Developing Regions: Needs and Applications identifies problems, offers solutions, and explores costs and

• Author : Waldemar Karwowski,Anna Szopa,Marcelo M. Soares
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 04 June 2021

With an updated edition including new material in additional chapters, this one-of-a-kind handbook covers not only current standardization efforts, but also anthropometry and optimal working postures, ergonomic human computer interactions, legal protection, occupational health and safety, and military human factor principles. While delineating the crucial role that standards and guidelines play in facilitating the design of advantageous working conditions to enhance individual performance, the handbook suggests ways to expand opportunities for global economic and ergonomic development. This book features: Guidance

• Author : Informa Healthcare
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 14 December 2000

The first encyclopedia in the field, the International Encyclopedia of Ergonomics and Human Factors provides a comprehensive and authoritative compendium of current knowledge on ergonomics and human factors. It gives specific information on concepts and tools unique to ergonomics. About 500 entries, published in three volumes and on CD-ROM, are pre

• Author : William S. Marras,Waldemar Karwowski
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 02 February 2006

Completely revised and updated, taking the scientific rigor to a whole new level, the second edition of the Occupational Ergonomics Handbook is now available in two volumes. This new organization demonstrates the enormous amount of advances that have occurred in the field since the publication of the first edition. The editors have brought together

• Author : Mohammad Muzammil
• Publisher : Springer Nature
• Release : 29 May 2022