Fitting the human: introduction to ergonomics

This new edition undergraduate introductory textbook follows the motto of the previous versions: "Solid information, easy-to-read, easy to understand, easy to apply." The aim remains the same: "Human engineering" workplaces, tools, machinery, computers, lighting, shiftwork, work demands, the environment, officers, vehicles, the home – and everything else that we can design to fit the human. T…

Niebel's methods, standards, and work design

This edition addresses the increasing global competition and the fact that every industry, business, and service organization is restructuring itself to operate more effectively. Cost-effectiveness and product reliability without excess capacity are the keys to successful activity in business, industry, and government. These keys are the end results of methods engineering. The 13th edition of …

Industrial engineering and ergonomics: visions, concepts, methods and tools ;…

Christopher M. Schlick, editor.

Macroergonomics: theory, methods, and applications

This book's primary objective is to provide a comprehensive coverage of ergonomics in overall work system analysis and design. It provides a summary of the historical development of macroergonomics. It explains how an understanding of macroergonomics can lead to improvements in such things as reducing work-related lost time accidents; and describes the methods and tools used in work system anal…

Human factors and behavioural safety

Accidents and cases of occupational ill-health are commonly associated with aspects of human behaviour and the potential for human error. This book gives health and safety professionals and students an overview of human factors and those aspects of human behaviour which have a direct effect on health and safety performance within organisations

Human factors for engineers

This volume introduces readers to the subject of human factors and provides practical and pragmatic advice to assist engineers in designing interactive systems that are safer, more secure and easier to use - thereby reducing accidents due to human error, increasing system integrity and enabling more efficient process operations

The ergonomics kit for general industry

Edition

2nd ed.

ISBN/ISSN

0849370299 (alk. pap

Collation

xv, 350 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Series Title

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Call Number

[TIN-LIB-05]