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Author:   A. Mital (University of Cincinnati, Ergonomics & Engineering, Controls Research Laboratory, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0166, USA) ,  Å. Kilbom (Department for Work & Health, National Institute for Working Life, Arbetslivsinstituent, 171 84 Solna, Sweden) ,  S. Kumar (Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2G4)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Elsevier Science Ltd
Volume:   v. 1
Dimensions:   Width: 20.30cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 27.30cm
Weight:   1.320kg
ISBN:  

9780080436432

ISBN 10:   0080436439
Pages:   492
Publication Date:   31 January 2000
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Task analysis (K. Landau et al.). Allocation of functions to humans and machines in a manufacturing environment (A. Mital et al.). Occupational and individual risk factors for shoulder-neck complaints (J. Winkel, R. Westgaard). Repetitive work of the upper extremity (Å. Kilbom). Human muscle strength definitions, measurement, and usage (A. Mital, S. Kumar). The reduction of slip and fall injuries (T.B. Leamon). Job design for the aged with regard to decline in their maximal aerobic capacity (J. Illmarinen). Design, selection and use of hand tools to alleviate trauma of the upper extremities (A. Mital, Å. Kilbom). Equipment design for maintenance (S. Imrhan). Designing warning signs and warning labels (M.R. Lehto). Vision at the workplace (S. Konz). Evaluation and control of industrial inspection (T.J. Gallewey). Evaluation and control of hot working environments (J.D. Ramsey et al.). Cold stress (I. Holmér). Noise in the office (A. Kjellberg, U. Landström). Work/rest (S. Konz). Managing stress in the workplace (A.M. Williamson). Economic evaluation or ergonomic solutions (E.R. Andersson). Author index.

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Anil Mital is Professor of Industrial Engineering and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Director of Industrial Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. He is also the Founding Director of the Ergonomics and Engineering Controls Research Laboratory and former Director of Industrial Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. He holds a B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Allahabad University, India, and an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Kansas State University and Texas Tech University, respectively. He is Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, International Journal of Industrial Engineering and author/coauthor/editor of nearly 400 technical publications including 20 books. His research interests are in the areas of Applied Ergonomics, Application of Systems Methodologies to Ergonomics, Metal Cutting, Economic Justification and traditional Industrial Engineering. Dr Mital is the Founder of the International Society (formerly Foundation) of Occupational Ergonomics and Safety and a Fellow of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Industrial Engineers and Past Director of its Ergonomics Division.

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