1st Edition

Ergonomics Foundational Principles, Applications, and Technologies

By Pamela McCauley Copyright 2012
    356 Pages 58 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    A comprehensive introduction to the field of ergonomics, this text includes scientific principles, research, applications, and emerging trends in technology. It contains all the necessary elements for delivery of a quality ergonomics course including a sample course syllabus, PowerPoint slides for instructors and students, homework assignments, class projects, instructor' s manual, suggested lab equipment, proposed lab exercises, and a student laboratory manual. This valuable resource provides allows readers to understand and improve the environments, equipment, and systems with which humans interact in the workplace, recreational environment, and home.

    Foundational Ergonomics
    Learning Goals
    Key Topics
    Introduction and Background
    Ergonomics Defined
    Summary
    Exercises
    References
    Listing of Ergonomic Resources
    Ergonomics and Related Associations
    Additional Societies and Professional Organizations
    Government Organizations
    Standards

    Systems of the Human Body
    Learning Goals
    Key Topics
    Introduction and Background
    Systems of the Body
    Summary
    Exercises
    References

    Senses of the Human Body and Measurement of Environmental Factors
    Learning Goals
    Key Topics
    Introduction and Background
    Sensory Functions
    Environmental Factors in Ergonomics
    Vibration and the Human Body
    Exposure to Chemicals, Radiation, and Other Substances
    Summary
    Exercises
    References

    Muscular Work and Nervous Control of Movements
    Learning Goals
    Key Topics
    Introduction and Background
    Muscular Work
    Summary
    Exercises
    References

    Anthropometry
    Learning Goals
    Key Topics
    Introduction and Background
    What Is Anthropometry?
    Summary
    Exercises
    References
    Anthropometric Data Sources, Resources, and Databases

    Design of Workplaces and Hand Tools
    Learning Goals
    Key Topics
    Introduction and Background
    Workplace Design Analysis
    General Principles of Workplace Design
    Work Envelopes
    Workplace Evaluation Tools
    Summary
    Case Study References
    Exercises
    References
    Workplace Evaluation Resource List (Source: Cornell University)

    Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
    Learning Goals
    Key Topics
    Introduction and Background
    Structures Impacted by WMSD
    Types of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
    Stages of WMSD and Principles of Prevention
    Task-Related Risk Factors
    Personal Risk Factors
    Screening Methods and Diagnosis of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
    Impact on Industry
    Procedure for Workplace Analysis and Design
    Ergonomic Program for WMSD
    Summary
    Exercises
    References

    Heavy Work and Evaluating Physical Workloads and Lifting
    Learning Goals
    Key Topics
    Introduction and Background
    Heavy Work
    Manual Material Handling and Lifting
    Assessment of Energy Expenditures: Direct and Indirect Measures
    Evaluation of Physical Efforts in Manual Material Handling
    NIOSH Lifting Guideline
    Fatigue
    Summary
    Exercises
    References

    Information Ergonomics, Controls, and Displays
    Learning Goals
    Key Topics
    Introduction and Background
    Information Processing
    Mental Workload Measurement
    Controls and Displays
    Summary
    Exercises
    References

    Warning Labels, Instructions, and Product Liability
    Learning Goals
    Key Topics
    Introduction and Background
    Definitions
    Product Liability
    Summary
    Exercises
    References
    References for Small Business.com
    Index

    Biography

    Pamela McCauley

    "This book provides an exhaustive overview of basic physical ergonomics principles. It is designed to be used as an introductory text and could be complemented with corresponding lab exercises. ... Bush brings her two decades of teaching expertise in ergonomics. The book fills the gap for an exhaustive introductory text for both students and professionals new to the field of ergonomics. ... Although the book primarily covers physical ergonomics, the chapter on cognitive ergonomics provides adequate references to explore further. This book would be a very valuable resource for anyone planning to take the Certified Professional Ergonomist examination."
    —Sohit Karol, Design Researcher, Microsoft, writing in Ergonomics by Design, April 2015

    "Students and instructors are able to download a comprehensive laboratory manual (144 pages) from the publisher’s website which comprises detailed descriptions of group and individual exercises. The instructions and material provided in the laboratory manual are based on the personal teaching experiences of the author, and the content is helpful. Instructors are further supported with an additional manual and slides when they adopt this textbook for their courses. ... It covers essential physical ergonomics knowledge in a condensed and easily accessible way. Instructors and students of introductory ergonomics courses will benefit from using these resources in class."
    —Ulrike Charlton, University of Leicester, UK, writing in Ergonomics, Vol. 56, Issue 8, 2013