| Working Postures and Movements Contributor(s): Delleman, Nico J. (Editor), Haslegrave, Christine M. (Editor), Chaffin, Don B. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415279089 ISBN-13: 9780415279086 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $190.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2004 Annotation: This book describes many evaluation tools applicable to postures and movements in the work environment. Renowned authors from around the world have put together the latest scientific knowledge describing the anthropometry, biomechanics, physiology, psychophysics, and human perceptual-motor control basis for posture and movement assessment related to all the major body segments. Working Postures and Movements is aimed at all practicing professionals and students that are familiar with the basic concepts of ergonomics in general, and for those in particular who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of how to improve working postures and movements. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Industrial Health & Safety - Technology & Engineering | Industrial Design - General - Technology & Engineering | Industrial Engineering |
| Dewey: 620.82 |
| LCCN: 2004049380 |
| Series: Ergonomics and Human Factors |
| Physical Information: 1.23" H x 6.1" W x 9.54" (1.85 lbs) 504 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In most industries, musculoskeletal injuries are the most common work-related reason for employee absences. These injuries are often caused by static postures or repetitive movements that have to be maintained for many hours a day, such as intensive use of data entry devices, assembly work, parts inspection, equipment maintenance, manual materials handling, machinery operations, and vehicle operation, among others. The book addresses seating concepts, hand tool and pedal designs, foot-floor interfaces, digital human models for computer-aided design and engineering, and work organization (task duration, breaks, handling frequency) as they affect human performance and musculoskeletal injury reduction. Professionals responsible for identifying and improving conditions in the industries where such workplace injuries occur will find this volume to be a handy sourcebook, while teachers and students will find it to be a valuable reference. |