Ergonomics Process Management
A Blueprint for Quality and Compliance
1st Edition
Published on 7. July 1998
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-1-56670-226-3 (ISBN)
Description
This exceptional guidebook provides the strategies necessary to curtail ergonomic losses and costs associated with spiraling worker's compensation premiums and medical expenses, of major concern in all businesses. Ergonomic Process Management is meant to be an application and implementation "operator's manual". This one-of-a-kind resource provides professionals and students with step-by-step guidance on the management and behavior modification principles necessary to successfully implement ergonomic science and technology into the real world occupational environment.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
25 s/w Tabellen
25 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
915 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-56670-226-3 (9781566702263)
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E-Book
07/1998
1st Edition
CRC Press
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E-Book
07/1998
1st Edition
CRC Press
€205.99
Available for download
Person
James P. Kohn
Content
Chapter 1. Introduction to Ergonomics, Chapter 2. Physiological Foundations of Ergonomics, Chapter 3. Anthropometries and Biomechanics: Physiological Characteristics of the Worker, Chapter 4. Behavioral Foundations of the Ergonomic Process, Chapter 5. Workstations, Tools, Equipment, and the Workplace Environment, Chapter 6. Repetitive Motion Problems and the Ergonomic Management Process, Chapter 7. Ergonomic Process Management, Chapter 8. Getting the Ergonomics Process Started, Chapter 9. Ergonomic Task Analysis and Risk Assessment, Chapter 10. Controlling Ergonomic Hazards, Chapter 11. Efficient Decision Making for Ergonomic Problem Solving, Chapter 12. Medical Management and Health-Care Providers' Roles in the Ergonomic Management Process, Chapter 13. Training Requirements for Effective Ergonomic Process Management, Chapter 14. Resources Useful in Developing the Ergonomic Process, Index