Work Study and Ergonomics

ISBN-13: 9781107503366 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 400 str.

Lakhwinder Pal Singh

Opis

This book covers the fundamental concepts of work study and ergonomics in a single volume. It discusses the theories of human physiology and cognitive sciences, and evaluates the application of these theories to design a work environment that optimizes work potential and reduces threats of work-related disorders. It provides strategies to design effective work processes and a congenial work environment in order to enhance human well-being and efficiency. The book also explains the ergonomic tools and techniques including biomechanics, work posture assessment tools, anthropometry and work physiology. Using live examples from the industry, the author discusses the principles of work study including string diagram, method study, work sampling and man-machine system. The book demonstrates why it is important to 'fit the job to the man' rather than continuing with conventional practices that 'fit the man to the job'.

Spis treści

List of figures; List of tables; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. Productivity and work study; 2. Human factors in work study; 3. Method study (motion study); 4. Work measurement; 5. Wages and incentive plans; 6. Introduction to ergonomics; 7. Work physiology; 8. Biomechanics of manual lifting tasks; 9. Risk assessment for distal upper extremities (DUE) disorders; 10. Work-related MSDs risk and work postures assessment; 11. Office ergonomics; 12. Physical stresses; 13. Occupational noise exposure; 14. Occupational noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL); 15. Occupational heat stress exposure; 16. Dust fumes and respiratory system; 17. Occupational health and safety; 18. Cardiovascular health of steel workers; References.