Occupational Ergonomics: Principles and applications / Edition 1

by Fariborz Tayyari, James L. Smith

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780412586507
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	05/31/1997
Series:	Manufacturing Systems Engineering Series , #3
Edition description:	1997
Pages:	452
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.20(d)

Table of Contents

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.

Editorial Reviews

‘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

From the Publisher

A course text for senior or graduate engineering students, providing the background necessary to understand the human body's responses to work activities and to counteract work stressors with ergonomic solutions. Begins with a discussion of the musculoskeletal system, anthropometry, biomechanics, and physiology. Then delves into such areas as the manual handling of materials, office ergonomics, designing work tools, and general workplace design. Also considers such factors as temperature extremes, light and vision, noise, vibration, and shift work. Each chapter includes applications, conclusions, review questions, and topic-specific references. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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