Fitting the task to the human : a textbook of occupational ergonomics /
By: Kroemer, K. H. E.
Contributor(s): Grandjean, E. (Etienne).
Publisher: London ; Bristol, PA : Taylor & Francis, c1997Edition: 5th ed.Description: x, 416 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0748406646; 9780748406647:; 0748406654.Uniform titles: Physiologische Arbeitsgestaltung. English Subject(s): Work -- Physiological aspects | Human mechanics | Human engineering | Industrial hygiene | Ergometria e ergonomia. $2 larpcalDDC classification: 620.82Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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On previous ed. the author Grandjean appears first.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 393-408) and index.
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.
This revised and updated edition imparts the rudiments of occupational ergonomics in a straightforward and lucid fashion to those responsible for design, management, and safety in the workplace, and to those who study it.