Applied Ergonomics Handbook / Edition 1
Applied Ergonomics Handbook is a procedural guide that includes forms, protocols, and "real life" suggestions for preventing musculoskeletal trauma in the workplace. The book is based on the results of years of job site analysis experience using various techniques to find out which procedures are least cumbersome, most practical, and still remain objective.
The book's step-by-step format lends itself to selecting the procedures, forms, and advice that are most appropriate to a wide array of groups. Readers can use the techniques presented as is or customize them to fit their personal or professional philosophies.
Applied Ergonomics Handbook is perfect for health and safety professionals, physical therapists, occupational therapists, occupational health nurses and physicians, occupational health center directors, industrial hygienists and engineers, ergonomists, human factors professionals, insurance risk managers, and human resource administrators.
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Applied Ergonomics Handbook / Edition 1
Applied Ergonomics Handbook is a procedural guide that includes forms, protocols, and "real life" suggestions for preventing musculoskeletal trauma in the workplace. The book is based on the results of years of job site analysis experience using various techniques to find out which procedures are least cumbersome, most practical, and still remain objective.
The book's step-by-step format lends itself to selecting the procedures, forms, and advice that are most appropriate to a wide array of groups. Readers can use the techniques presented as is or customize them to fit their personal or professional philosophies.
Applied Ergonomics Handbook is perfect for health and safety professionals, physical therapists, occupational therapists, occupational health nurses and physicians, occupational health center directors, industrial hygienists and engineers, ergonomists, human factors professionals, insurance risk managers, and human resource administrators.
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Applied Ergonomics Handbook / Edition 1

Applied Ergonomics Handbook / Edition 1

by Michael J. Burke
Applied Ergonomics Handbook / Edition 1

Applied Ergonomics Handbook / Edition 1

by Michael J. Burke

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Overview

Applied Ergonomics Handbook is a procedural guide that includes forms, protocols, and "real life" suggestions for preventing musculoskeletal trauma in the workplace. The book is based on the results of years of job site analysis experience using various techniques to find out which procedures are least cumbersome, most practical, and still remain objective.
The book's step-by-step format lends itself to selecting the procedures, forms, and advice that are most appropriate to a wide array of groups. Readers can use the techniques presented as is or customize them to fit their personal or professional philosophies.
Applied Ergonomics Handbook is perfect for health and safety professionals, physical therapists, occupational therapists, occupational health nurses and physicians, occupational health center directors, industrial hygienists and engineers, ergonomists, human factors professionals, insurance risk managers, and human resource administrators.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780873713672
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 12/18/1991
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 272
Product dimensions: 6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Start Ergonomics Process. Company Logistics Background. Select the Criteria. Compute Total Incidence. Identify Problem Areas. Select Target Jobs. Select Recording Procedures. Comfort-Level Survey. Start Ergonomics Committee. Compile Job Description. Determine Job Exposure. List of Duties. Interview Selected Workers. Determine Duty Exposure. Perform On-Site Observation. Measure Static Elements. Measure Dynamic Forces. Perform Duty/Task Breakdown. Quantify Each Task. Perform Task/Step Breakdown. Quantify the Steps. Identify Risk Factors. Quantify Risk Factors. Find Ergonomic Solutions. Choose Effective Solutions. Implement Effective Solutions. Measure Solution Success. Prepare Management Report. Appendix A: Corporate Ergonomics Program Implementation. Appendix B: Definitions. Appendix C: Background Information for the Ergonomics Committee. Appendix D: Worker Intervention Considerations. Appendix E: NIOSH Formula. Appendix F: Additional Readings. Appendix G: Sample Ergonomics Analysis. Index.
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