| Derived from a course
market-tested over ten years, this book presents,
in a jargon-free form, a 'one-stop shop' for
effective ergonomic interventions in the
manufacturing environment. Overviewing ergonomics
and the way in which it can enhance productivity,
safety, and job satisfaction, the book explains
the many ways in which ergonomics can support and
improve manufacturing engineering and systems
design. Moreover, it grounds these ideas in
real-life case study experience. It addresses
such diverse topics as anthropometry, lighting,
noise, heat, whole body vibration, circadian
rhythms, protective clothing, tools and controls,
lifting and handling, posture, repetitive motion,
symbols, labels, visual displays,
manufacturability, and maintainability. A true
compendium of ergonomics expertise, the book is
addressed to student and graduate/masters level
ergonomists, industrial and manufacturing
engineers, management and human resource
planners; human-systems/computer interaction
specialists; practising ergonomists and human
factors engineers; and occupational health and
safety and industrial medical professionals. Martin Helander is a
Professor of Industrial Engineering at the State
University of New York at Buffalo, and President
of the International Ergonomics Association.
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