Ergonomics, Work and Health
Published on 31. October 1991
Book
Hardback
368 pages
978-0-333-48997-0 (ISBN)
Description
A text which attempts to place ergonomics in a clinical setting. The book explains what ergonomics is and goes on to discuss problems that arise in a working environment. There are chapters on back pain, stress, fatigue and working with computers.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
index
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 155 mm
Weight
613 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-48997-0 (9780333489970)
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Content
What is ergonomics?; the physiology of work; physical workload - cardiovascular demands; back pain at work; work-related risk factors; repetitive strain injuries; neck and shoulder pain; posture; work design; stress, fatigue and the working environment; shiftwork; accidents, errors and interfaces; the ergonomics of seating; working with computers; driving; hand function and tool design; lifting and handling; clinical ergonomics; macroergonomics.