Ergonomics in Developing Regions
Needs and Applications
Published on 17. June 2009
471 pages
978-1-4200-7912-8 (ISBN)
Description
Industrially developing countries have the largest populations, the highest levels of poverty, poor health, and illiteracy, and the greatest need for improvement in working conditions. And as the marketplace and the workforce goes increasingly global, accountability with regard to the abuse of cheap labor in developing countries is becoming an issu
Reviews / Votes
"... brings together accomplished IDC ergonomists with expertise in diverse areas around the globe to report on distinctive situations and requirements in developing arenas, and it points out the dire consequences of not addressing those needs effectively. Research projects and practical illustrations demonstrate the benefits of basic ergonomic interventions in diverse situations and acknowledge the shortage of ergonomists in all developing regions."- ergonomics in design, October 2012More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Baton Rouge
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Ergonomic scienists, occupational safety experts, product and work environment designers.
Illustrations
96 s/w Abbildungen, 44 s/w Tabellen
96 b/w images and 44 tables
File size
20,75 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4200-7912-8 (9781420079128)
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1st Edition
CRC Press
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Content
Distinctive Requirements of Developing Regions. Participatory Approaches. Diverse Ramifications. Application in Specific Industries. Regional Experiences: How Needs Are Being Addressed Universally. Insights and Reflections from Ergonomists around the Globe. Index.
