Fitting the task to the human : a textbook of occupational ergonomics 5th ed

Author

• Kroemer, K.H.E.

Additional Author(s)

• Grandjean, E.

Publisher

Boca Raton: CRC Press, 1997

Language

English

ISBN

9780748406654

Series

Subject(s)

• HUMAN ENGINEERING
• WORK-PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECTS
• HUMAN MECHANICS

Notes

. Includes bibliographical references (p. 393-408) and indexes (p.409-416).

Abstract

Many office and industrial workers are tied to human-machine systems. Repetitive work can create cumulative health problems such as the often reported visual strains, mental stress and physical injury. This book imparts basic knowledge of occupational ergonomics to those responsible for the design, management and safety of people in the workplace.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

x, 416 p.

Dimension

26 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Muscular work --
Nervous control of movements --
Improving work efficiency --
Body size --
The design of workstations --
Heavy work --
Handling loads --
Skilled work --
Human-machine systems --
Mental activity --
Fatigue --
Occupational stress --
Boredom --
Job design to avoid monotonous tasks --
Working hours and eating habits --
Night work and shift work --
Vision --
Ergonomic principles of lighting --
Noise and vibration --
Indoor climate --
Daylight, colours, and music for a pleasant work environment.

Exemplar(s)

#	Accession No.	Call Number	Location	Status
1.	00357/17	620.82 Kro F	Library - 7th Floor	Available
2.	03220/16	Res 620.82 Kro F	Library - 8th Floor	Available
3.	00358/17	620.82 Kro F	Library - 7th Floor	Available