Occupational Ergonomics: Principles and applications
Author:   Fariborz Tayyari ,  James L. Smith
Publisher:   Chapman and Hall
Edition:   1997 ed.
Volume:   3
ISBN:  

9780412586507


Pages:   452
Publication Date:   31 May 1997
Format:   Hardback
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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. This book should be of interest to Senior Level/Graduate level students in industrial engineering and students of ergonomics and human factors; practising IE and maufacturing engineers, ergonomist and safety professionals.

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Author:   Fariborz Tayyari ,  James L. Smith
Publisher:   Chapman and Hall
Imprint:   Chapman and Hall
Edition:   1997 ed.
Volume:   3
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   1.830kg
ISBN:  

9780412586507


ISBN 10:   0412586509
Pages:   452
Publication Date:   31 May 1997
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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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.

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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


'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


'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


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