Office ergonomics : practical applications

Author

• McKeown, Celine

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

New York: CRC Press, 2008

Language

English

ISBN

9780849379758

Series

Subject(s)

• EMPLOYEE HEALTH PROMOTION
• HUMAN ENGINEERING
• OFFICE MANAGEMENT
• INDUSTRIAL SAFETY

Notes

. Bibliography: p. 237-241. Index: p. 243-249

Abstract

Moving from theory into practical reality, ergonomics has come of age as a useful tool for generating safe, comfortable, and productive working environments. Tackling both the simple and complex aspects of a variety of workplaces, Office Ergonomics: Practical Applications demonstrates how to create offices that accommodate all workers. The book contains practical advice on how to maintain an office environment that promotes a healthy, safe, and efficient workforce.
Covering workstation design, selection, layout, and use, the book details the impact of computers on worker well-being, particularly when used under unfavorable conditions, and discusses how ergonomics can accommodate disabled workers. The author emphasizes the need to offer ‘protection’ to people involved in manual handling in offices, an issue that is frequently overlooked, and offers advice on how to work satisfactorily in non-office environments. She explores the possible negative outcomes, such as back pain, headaches, and upper limb disorders, of a poorly designed workstation.

Walking you through all the features of an office, the book provides insight into the potential problem areas that workers often encounter. The book explains how to identify suitable workstation furniture, test it, trial it, and introduce the final selection so the workforce accepts it. The author draws on first-hand experience dealing with difficulties in many types of office situations to provide straightforward, easily applicable advice on how to improve the workplace to reduce the likelihood of workers experiencing discomfort, ill-health, and dissatisfaction.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xvi, 249 p.

Dimension

24 cm.

Other Desc.

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Summary / Review / Table of Content

1. Working posture --
1.1. Introduction --
1.2. Sitting versus standing --
1.3. The back --
1.4. Posture --
1.5. Maintenance and monitoring of good posture --
1.6. Summary --
2. The design of workstation furniture --
2.1. Introduction --
2.2. Desks --
2.2.1. Desk height --
2.2.2. Worksurface design --
2.2.3. Worksurface layout --
2.2.4. Undersurface features --
2.3. Partitions --
2.4. Chairs --
2.4.1. Seat height adjustment --
2.4.2. Backrest adjustment --
2.4.3. Armrests --
2.4.4. Adjustment mechanisms --
2.5. Accessories --
2.5.1. Footrests --
2.5.2. Wristrests --
2.5.3. Document holders --
2.5.4. Screen risers --
2.5.5. Telephone headsets --
2.5.6. Reading slopes --
2.6. Summary --
3. Workstation trials --
3.1. Introduction --
3.2. Task analysis --
3.2.1. Starting the procedure --
3.2.2. Information collection --
3.2.3. Recording information --
3.3. Trials --
3.4. The roll-out --
3.5. Summary --
4. Computer use --
4.1. Introduction --
4.2. Desktops --
4.3. Flat screens --
4.4. Laptops --
4.5. Wireless technology --
4.6. Out-of-office working --
4.6.1. Home office --
4.6.2. Mobile offices --
4.7. Summary --
5. Screen displays --
5.1. Introduction --
5.2. Memory --
5.2.1. Short-term memory --
5.2.2. Long-term memory --
5.3. Displays --
5.3.1. Fonts --
5.3.2. Using color --
5.3.3. Layout --
5.3.4. Wording --
5.3.5. Windows --
5.4. Summary --
6. Input devices --
6.1. Introduction --
6.2. Keyboards --
6.3. Mouse --
6.4. Touchpads --
6.5. Trackball --
6.6. Joystick --
6.7. Touchscreens --
6.8. Graphics tablets --
6.9. Voice recognition software --
6.10. General design requirements --
6.11. Summary --
7. Organizational issues --
7.1. Introduction --
7.2. Job design --
7.3. Work rate --
7.4. Rest breaks --
7.5. Overtime --
7.6. Incentives --
7.7. Motivation --
7.8. Shift work --
7.9. Compressed working week --
7.10. Managing change --
7.11. Summary --
8. Training --
8.1. Introduction --
8.2. The trainees --
8.3. Training methods --
8.4. The course --
8.5. Alternative approaches --
8.6. Making training more effective --
8.7. After the course --
8.8. Summary --
9. The environment --
9.1. Introduction --
9.2. Noise --
9.3. Lighting --
9.3.1. Glare --
9.3.2. Artificial light --
9.3.3. Natural light --
9.3.4. Color --
9.4. Thermal comfort --
9.5. Summary --
10. Manual handling --
10.1. Introduction --
10.2. Manual handling injuries --
10.3. Reducing the risk --
10.3.1. Mechanical assistance --
10.3.2. Work demands --
10.3.3. Object characteristics --
10.3.4. Environmental conditions --
10.3.5. The person --
10.4. Training --
10.5. Summary --
11. Work-related ill health --
11.1. Introduction --
11.2. Upper limb disorders --
11.2.1. Types of upper limb disorders --
11.2.1.1. Tenosynovitis --
11.2.1.2. Carpal tunnel syndrome --
11.2.1.3. Dupuytren's contracture --
11.2.1.4. Vibration white finger --
11.2.1.5. Ganglion --
11.2.1.6. Epicondylitis --
11.2.1.7. Tendinitis --
11.2.1.8. Frozen shoulder --
11.2.1.9. Thoracic outlet syndrome --
11.2.1.10. Cervical spondylosis --
11.2.1.11. Osteoarthritis --
11.2.2. Causes of upper limb disorders --
11.2.2.1. Repetition --
11.2.2.2. Awkward postures --
11.2.2.3. Static muscle work --
11.2.2.4. Force --
11.2.2.5. Duration of exposure --
11.2.2.6. Other contributory factors --
11.2.2.7. Psychosocial factors --
11.2.2.8. Extra-organizational factors --
11.3. Responding to ULDs --
11.4. Backache --
11.5. Visual fatigue --
11.6. Stress --
11.7. Summary --
12. Disability --
12.1. Introduction --
12.2. Workstation arrangements --
12.3. Computer work --
12.4. General environment --
12.5 Summary --
13. Risk assessment --
13.1. Introduction --
13.2. Sample checklists --
14. Case studies --
14.1. Introduction --
14.2. Case study A --
14.3. Case study B --
14.4. Case study C --
14.5. Case study D --
14.6. Case study E --14.7. Case study F.

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