Creating the Ergonomically Sound Workplace / Edition 1

Creating the Ergonomically Sound Workplace / Edition 1

by Lee T. Ostrom
ISBN-10:
1555426212
ISBN-13:
9781555426217
Pub. Date:
04/04/1994
Publisher:
Wiley
ISBN-10:
1555426212
ISBN-13:
9781555426217
Pub. Date:
04/04/1994
Publisher:
Wiley
Creating the Ergonomically Sound Workplace / Edition 1

Creating the Ergonomically Sound Workplace / Edition 1

by Lee T. Ostrom

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Overview

From Training to Performance in the 21st Century is a seriessponsored by the National Society for Performance and Instruction(NSPI) which provides valuable how-to resources to help trainers,human resource professionals, and human performance technologistsimprove performance in the workplace. This book is part of thefirst three-volume set, Designing the Work Environment for OptimumPerformance,
which shows how to fix the workplace, not the worker.
The set provides hands-on tools to help create work environmentsthat support human performance.

Draws on numerous scientific studies and the author's professionalexperience in assessing real-life ergonomic problems in diverseworkplaces nationwide to provide a systematic approach includingreproducible checklists and worksheets—for performing ergonomicassessments to identify and correct health hazards at work.

He presents a variety of practical, cost-effective solutions fromadjusting chairs, lowering computer keyboards, taking frequentmicrobreaks, and finding new ways of performing repetitivetasks—for preventing work-related health problems.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781555426217
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 04/04/1994
Series: From Training to Performance in the Twenty-First Century Series
Pages: 221
Product dimensions: 8.52(w) x 11.04(h) x 0.55(d)

About the Author

LEE T. OSTROM is a Certified Professional Ergonomist who has assessed workplace safety and ergonomics for a wide range of private businesses and government agencies. His comprehensive ergonomic checklist for workplaces has been adapted and used by Department of Energy laboratories and in private industry.

Table of Contents

Part One: How the Physical Work Environment AffectsPerformance
1. What Are the Benefits of Ergonomic Workplace Design?
Part Two: Techniques for Creating the Ergonomically-SoundWorkplace
2. Assessing Workplace Ergonomics
3. Posture: Creating and Maintaining Healthy Body Alignment
4. Work Activities: Eliminating the Risk of Injury
5. Environment: Ensuring Proper Lighting and Visibility
6. Making Follow-Up Adjustments
Part Three: Techniques in Action
7. Restoring Lost Productivity: The Case Study of the SpringfieldLoan Office
Part Four: Resources
A.Accident Statistics Review Sheet B.Interview WorksheetsC.Worksheet for Organizing the Ergonomic Assessment D.Assessmentand Evaluation Worksheets E.Furniture and Equipment SelectionWorksheets F.Glossary
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