Occupational Ergonomics: Principles and Applications

ISBN-13: 9780412586507 / Angielski / Twarda / 1997 / 452 str.

F. Tayyari; Fariborz Tayyari; James L. Smith

Opis

This book is intended to be used as a textbook on senior/graduate level courses in human factors engineering and ergonomics. It will provide students with a background in physiological, biomechanical and anthropometric bases of ergonomics, and then focus on the applications of ergonomic principles in designing work systems for efficient human-machine interfaces.

Recenzje

`This book contains a lot of useful data and will be of interest not only to the professionals but also to students of ergonomics.'
Aslib

Spis treści

An introduction to ergonomics. Skeletal system. Muscular system and work. Engineering anthropometry. Biomechanical bases of ergonomics. Work physiology. Workstation design. Cumulative trauma disorders. Manual materials handling. Work-tool design. Human-machine systems. Thermal environments. Light and vision. Occupational noise environment. Occupational vibration. Shift work. Office ergonomics. Ergonomics assessment of the workplace. Implementation of ergonomics programs. Appendices. Index.