A Guide to Human Factors and Ergonomics

by Martin Helander

Overview

Completely revised and updated, A Guide to Human Factors and Ergonomics, Second Edition presents a comprehensive introduction to the field. Building on the foundation of the first edition, titled Guide to Ergonomics of Manufacturing, the new title reflects the expanded range of coverage and applicability of the techniques you will find in the second edition. Each and every chapter contains new material and some have been entirely rewritten. Drawing on the author’s experience in both teaching and industry, the book lays to rest the common myths and misconceptions that surround ergonomics.

Unlike most ergonomics and human factors books that emphasize the physical, this one gives a broad overview of cognitive as well as physical ergonomics. Written in an accessible style, it presents a systems approach to human factors and ergonomics that leads to complete understanding. The author demonstrates how to collect data on users and operators and how to convert the data to good design, and offers a practical guide to the design and analysis of systems. Design oriented, systems oriented, and results oriented, this text provides the tools needed to solve systems problems and develop adequate design solutions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415282482
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/16/2005
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	408
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Case Studies of the Implementation of Ergonomics in Manufacturing; Anthropometry in Workstation Design; Physical Work and Heat Stress; Manual Lifting; Choice of Work Posture - Standing, Sitting or Maybe Sit- Standing?; Repetitive Motion Injury; Hand Tool Design; Illumination at Work; Design of VDT Workstations; Design of Controls; Design of Symbols, Labels and Visual Displays; Development of Training Programmes and Skill Development; Noise; Shift Work; Whole Body Vibration; Design for Manufacturing Assembly; Design for Maintainability; Machine and Robot Safety.