Fitting the task to the human: a textbook of occupational ergonomics
Kroemer, K.H.E.Grandjean, E.
CRC Press (Boca Raton, 1997) (eng) English9780748406654Unknown5th edHUMAN MECHANICS; UnknownMany 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
x, 416 p.26 cm.ill.
Summary / review / table of contents
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.