A Guide to Human Factors and Ergonomics

by Martin Helander

Overview

Completely revised and updated, A Guide to Human Factors and Ergonomics, Second Edition presents a comprehensive introduction to the field. Building on the foundation of the first edition, titled Guide to Ergonomics of Manufacturing, the new title reflects the expanded range of coverage and applicability of the techniques you will fin

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134458677
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	12/16/2005
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	408
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Martin Helander

Table of Contents

Case Studies of the Implementation of Ergonomics in Manufacturing; Anthropometry in Workstation Design; Physical Work and Heat Stress; Manual Lifting; Choice of Work Posture - Standing, Sitting or Maybe Sit- Standing?; Repetitive Motion Injury; Hand Tool Design; Illumination at Work; Design of VDT Workstations; Design of Controls; Design of Symbols, Labels and Visual Displays; Development of Training Programmes and Skill Development; Noise; Shift Work; Whole Body Vibration; Design for Manufacturing Assembly; Design for Maintainability; Machine and Robot Safety.