The Ergonomic Casebook: Real World Solutions

ISBN-13: 9781566702690 / Angielski / Twarda / 1997 / 240 str.

James P. Kohn

Opis

With examples from the service industry, heavy industry, agriculture, and the office, this text bridges these gaps between theory and practice by using case studies to illustrate sound ergonomic practices. Case studies describe methods for identifying ergonomic problems, and specific causes are reported. Recommended strategies for the elimination of identified stressors are indicated. Implemented strategies and evaluated results are discussed and explained. Whether you are a health and safety professional with limited expertise in ergonomics or a student taking a health and safety course you will find this book a vital reference work. The applications of this book are endless.

Spis treści

Chapter 1. Introduction, J. Kohn and C. WinterbergerChapter 2.1. Agriculture Case StudiesErgonomic Job Design in the Hog Industry, W. HiltonOverexertion in the Hog Industry, W. HiltonChapter 2.2. Chemical Industry Case StudiesAnthropometrics in the Chemical Industry, J. KohnHand Injuries in a Chemical Industry Quality Control Laboratory, J. KohnChapter 2.3. Electronics Industry Case StudiesPush, Pull, and Lifting Material Handling Issues in the Electronics Industry, J. KohnRepetitive Motion Problems in a Small Electric Motor Manufacturing Facility, M. FriendChapter 2.4. Hospita/Health Care Case StudiesElimination of Back Injuries in a Hospital Environment, A. Anderson, B. Maxwell, and E. JohnsonAn Analysis of Signal Detection Issues in a Hospital Environment, G. Baker and R. ScottManual Lifting Case Studies in the Health Care Industry, B. Maxwell and E. JohnsonPsychosocial Case Study of a Medical Transcription Unit, K. MiezioChapter 2.5. Manufacturing Case StudiesA Behavioral Engineering Approach to Ergonomic Problems, J. KohnErgonomic Case Study of an Automobile Radiator Parts Manufacturing Facility, D. HinnantRepetitive Motion Problems in a Synthetic Fibers Plant, D. LawhornRepetitive Motion Problems in Handpacking Systems, L. RidingsAn Ergonomic Case Study in a Servo-Motor Assembly Facility, J. Coltrain and B. DailErgonomic Problems in the Product Design Industry, B. EudyChapter 2.6. Mercantile Case StudiesErgonomic Force Requirements to Open Doors, M. VolneyChapter 2.7. Office Environments Case StudiesErgonomic Complaints Regarding Video Display Terminals, L. RidingsAn Ergonomic Program for Solving VDT Workstation Problems, S. JoynerAn Ergonomics Systems Approach for Solving VDT Workstation Problems in the Agricultural Industry, J. KohnOffice Ergonomics and Engineering Design, M. HansenChapter 2.8. Service Industry Case StudiesManual Materials Handling in the Frozen Food Delivery Industry, N. BrownManual Materials Handling: Loading of a Freezer in the Frozen Food Delivery Industry, N. BrownAn Environmental-Ergonomic Case Study at a Parcel Delivery Facility, A. TillettErgonomic Tool Design Hazards in the Restaurant Industry, J. KrauseWorkplace Equipment and Facility Redesign in the Restaurant Industry, J. Krause and R.S. LawsonChapter 2.9. Utility Industry Case StudiesSignal Detection - Three Mile Island Accident: Right String Wrong Yo Yo, R. PateIndexMost Chapters include an Introduction, a Case Study, a Statement of the Problem, Recommendations, References, and Case Study Questions.

O autorze

James P. Kohn is an associate professor of Industrial Technology at East Carolina University. He was previously director of the Occupational Safety Management program at Indiana State University. Dr. Kohn holds a doctorate in education from West Virginia University. He has both academic and industrial experience. He has worked as a safety, health and environmental consultant in the telecommunications for industry and as a corporate supervisor of safety and health training in the electrical utility industry. In the area of occupational safety and health he is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE). Dr. Kohn has written four books on safety and industrial hygiene topics. He has also published numerous articles covering ergonomics, safety, industrial hygiene and training. In addition, Dr. Kohn has presented numerous papers at professional conferences and has conducted many training workshops both industry and the public sector. He is a member of the American Society of Safely Engineers, American Industrial Hygiene Association, and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. He currently serves as a member of the Eastern Carolina Safety and Health School Board.