Occupational Biomechanics
2nd Edition
Published on 18. February 1991
Book
Hardback
538 pages
978-0-471-60134-0 (ISBN)
Description
The objective of this textbook on biomechanics is to provide those new to the subject with a sound understanding. It includes principles relating to the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in industry, the improvement of physical limitations, hazards and negative factors impinging on the acute or chronic musculoskeletal health of workers.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Ill.
Weight
936 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-60134-0 (9780471601340)
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New editions
Donald B. Chaffin | Gunnar B. Andersson | Bernard J. Martin
Occupational Biomechanics
Book
02/1999
3rd Edition
Wiley
€105.00
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Content
Occupational Biomechanics as a Specialty; The Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System; Anthropometry in Occupational Biomechanics; Mechanical Work-Capacity Evaluation; Bioinstrumentation for Occupational Biomechanics; Occupational Biomechanical Models; Methods of Classifying and Evaluating Manual Work; Manual Materials Handling Limits; Guidelines for Seated Work; Biomechanical Considerations in Machine Control and Workplace Design; Hand Tool Design Guidelines; Guidelines for Whole-Body and Segmental Vibration; Worker Selection and Training Criteria; Summary; Appendices; Glossary; Index.