Overview
When faced with productivity problems in the workplace, engineers might call for better machines, and management might call for better-trained people, but ergonomists call for a better interface and better interaction between the user and the machine.Introduction to Ergonomics, 2nd Edition, provides a comprehensive introduction to ergonomics as the study of the relationship between people and their working environment. The author presents evidence from field trials, studies and experiments that demonstrate the value of ergonomics in making the workplace safer, more error resistant, and compatible with users' characteristics and psychological and social needs. Evidence for the effectiveness of each topic is incorporated throughout the book as well, which helps practitioners to make the case for company investment in ergonomics. In addition, the author outlines international standards for ergonomics that influence engineering and design and pave the way for a more precise form of practice. E xtensively revised and updated, this second edition explains the main areas of application, the science that underpins these applications, and demonstrates the cost-effectiveness of implementing the applications in a wide variety of work settings.
Full Product Details
Author: Robert Bridger (Director, Knowledge Sharing Events, Ltd, UK)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: CRC Press
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 3.00cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 1.260kg
ISBN: 9780415273770
ISBN 10: 0415273773
Pages: 568
Publication Date: 10 April 2003
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Undergraduate
Replaced By: 9780849373060
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
well written and full of up-to-date examples and analogies. [It] has a good mixture of basic and more detailed information that can be used as reference material. It is a very good teaching aid . The suggested essays and exercises are invaluable and will help the novice to think in an applied manner. All in all, I would recommend this book to all wannabe ergonomists. - Ergonomics, Vol. 47, Issue 11, 2004
... well written and full of up-to-date examples and analogies. ... [It] has a good mixture of basic and more detailed information that can be used as reference material. ... It is a very good teaching aid ... . The suggested essays and exercises ... are invaluable and will help the novice to think in an applied manner. All in all, I would recommend this book to all wannabe ergonomists. - Ergonomics, Vol. 47, Issue 11, 2004
