Fitting the human : introduction to ergonomics / human factors engineering 7th ed.

Author

• Kroemer, Karl H. E.

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 2017

Language

English

ISBN

9781498746892

Series

Subject(s)

• HUMAN ENGINEERING
• HUMAN MECHANICS
• WORK-PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS

Notes

. Bibliography: p. 427-443. Index: p. 445-461

Abstract

Presents ergonomic information required to engineer workplaces, machinery, offices, computers, lighting, and more to fit the humans who use them. This book delineates true human engineering, as opposed to trying to select or train people to do things with ill-designed equipment.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xviii, 461 p.

Dimension

25 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Body sizes --
Mobility --
Muscular work --
Body strength --
How we see --
How we hear --
How we sense objects and energy --
How we experience indoor and outside climates --
Mental activities --
Hard physical work --
Light and moderate work --
Task load and stress --
Working with others --
The organization and you --
Working hours and sleep --
Night and shift work --
Designing the home --
Office design --
Computer design and use --
Workplace design --
Load handling --
Health care for patients and providers --
Autonomous automobiles : emerging ergonomic issues --
Making work efficient and pleasant

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