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Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics 3 reviews
Wiley, 2006
Seminal Work on Human Factors
"Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics" is an excellent seminal work on human factors and ergonomics. It is a well researched and well written book on the subject, well illustrated with case studies, examples, tables and figures.
The book has a comprehensive coverage of the subject and covers a wide range of subjects and applications which makes it an indispensable part of the library for ...
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Ergonomics for Therapists 1 review
Karen Jacobs
Mosby, 2007
Ergonomics for Therapists
This book is very helpful to student OT's. I found the book to be very useful for completing job analysees and tasks. The measurements given in the book are very helpful as well as the format to follow for conducting job analysees. The book did not give enough information on how to provide specific recommendations for problems. But that would be too easy! If you're an OT, you should be able to ...
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Fundamentals of Industrial Ergonomics, 2/E 2 reviews
Babur Mustafa Pulat
Waveland Press, 1997
Fundamentals of Industrial Ergonomics
The product was in great condition (practically brand new), as listed. It arrived promptly and was listed at a very reasonable price. I am extremely pleased with this purchase!
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Kodak's Ergonomic Design for People at Work
The Eastman Kodak Company
Wiley, 2003
Written for those who are on the job but not necessarily professionally trained ergonomists, the principles and approaches detailed in this highly regarded guide have all been implemented in real-world workplace environments and proven successful in reducing the potential for occupational injury, increasing the number of people who can perform a job, and improving employee performance on the job. More than 150 clear and informative ...
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Introduction to Ergonomics, 2nd Edition2 reviews
Robert Bridger
CRC, 2003
Well Written
Very much liked the author's writing style. Easy to follow, and yet still goes into fairly deep technical detail. Best Human Factors/Ergonomics textbook I've read.
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Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers (Human Factors and Ergonomics)
Mark R. Lehto, James R. Buck
CRC, 2007
Emphasizing customer oriented design and operation, Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers explores the behavioral, physical, and mathematical foundations of the discipline and how to apply them to improve the human, societal, and economic well being of systems and organizations. The book discusses product design, such as tools, machines, or systems as well as the tasks or jobs people perform, and environments in which people ...
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Ergonomics: How to Design for Ease and Efficiency (2nd Edition) (Prentice Hall International Series in ...2 reviews
K.H.E. Kroemer, H.B. Kroemer
Prentice Hall, 2000
Good for beginners
Very well written and provides a comprehensive introduction of ergonomics to the beginner.
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Introduction to Ergonomics, Third Edition
R.S. Bridger
CRC, 2008
A comprehensive introduction to the field, this book contains more than twenty worked examples of ergonomic problem solving and an Instructors Manual with solutions to more than 200 problems. The book can be used to learn about ergonomics in a variety of ways, depending on the goals of the reader. It provides a general introduction to the field and study sections that delve deeper into special topics. The exercise can be used as lecture ...
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Work Design: Occupational Ergonomics 3 reviews
Stephan Konz, Steve Johnson
Holcomb Hathaway, Publishers, 2007
Good book on Plant Ergo
This book has lots of great tables and charts for any engineer working on ergonomic issues in a plant. If you're looking for design ergonomics, this is the wrong book.
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Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics Methods
CRC, 2004
Research suggests that ergonomists tend to restrict themselves to two or three of their favorite methods in the design of systems, despite a multitude of variations in the problems that they face. Human Factors and Ergonomics Methods delivers an authoritative and practical account of methods that incorporate human capabilities and limitations, environmental factors, human-machine interaction, and other factors into system design. The Handbook ...
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Ergonomics For Beginners: A Quick Reference Guide3 reviews
Jan Dul, Bernard Weerdmeester
CRC, 2001
Ergonomics For Beginners: A Quick Reference Guide
I picked up a copy of the first edition of this book while working on my master's degree in ergonmics. I found it to be a useful quick reference. Once working as an ergonomist it proved to be a valuable tool. It is small enough to be easy to carry along when going out to work sites. The various illustrations are simple and clear; handy when explaining a concept. I've recommended it to workers, ...
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Visual ergonomics in the workplace (Guide Book Series)
Jeffrey Anshel
CRC, 1998
This easy-to-read introduction to the role of the visual system in the workplace is designed to help many professional ergonomists and human resources professionals to appreciate more fully the relationship between good vision and the efficiency and safety of job performance. It is an accessible account which is illustrated with both low level drawings and technical figures. It also contains up-to-date look-up tables and guidelines and a ...
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Ergonomics for Beginners: A Quick Reference Guide, Third Edition
Jan Dul, Bernard Weerdmeester
CRC, 2008
Revised Contents Addresses Rapid Developments Loaded with information on the design of work systems, workplaces, and workstations as well as human anthropometics, Ergonomics for Beginners: A Quick Reference Guide, Third Edition provides a useful quick reference and valuable tool for novices and experienced professionals alike. Retaining the features that made each previous edition a bestseller, the authors have meticulously revised the ...
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Biomechanics in Ergonomics, Second Edition (Biomechanics)1 review
CRC, 2007
Thorough review and very interesting read
Shrawan split the topics up nicely, starting with tissue biomechanics and then on to specific body areas. There is a nice mix of industrial, experimental and epidemiological data presented. An enjoyable read to all from the student to the practicing ergonomist.
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Ergonomic Design for People at Work, Volume 22 reviews
Eastman Kodak Co. Ergonomic Group, Health and Environment Laboratories
Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1989
Design of shift work
NOW I`M WORKING ON MY PROJECT OF TESIS, WHICH IS ABOUT THE DESIGN OF SCHEDULES OF SHIFT WORK AND I REALLY NEED TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT IT.
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Occupational Ergonomics (Occupational Safety and Health)1 review
Amit Bhattacharya, James D. McGlothlin
CRC, 1996
Very comprehensive and useful, though verbose!
This book covers a lot of material and has presented as many diverse topics as possible in the field of biomechanics and ergonomics. The contributing authors are from reputed organizations and it shows in the good coverage of the material, with up to date references. However, some of the chapters were too disconnected and the book can be reduced in volume by 10% by eliminating excess ...
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Work Design: Industrial Ergonomics1 review
Steven Johnson
Holcomb Hathaway Publishing, 1999
Concise book for the practising ergonomist
The book is an excellent source of reference. It compliments the quality of the preceding editions with additional material that is often surpassed in other books.
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Ergonomic Living : How to Create a User-Friendly Home & Office7 reviews
Gordon Inkeles
Fireside, 1994
A sleeper
How can you NOT love a book with a chapter called "How to Sleep?" Believe it or not, there is zero hype here. The authors have done their ergonomic homework and the solutions they come up with will amaze you. Highly recommended!
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Occupational Ergonomics: Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Upper Limb and Back
CRC, 2000
Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are the leading cause of worker impairment, disability, compensation costs and loss of productivity in industrialized countries. The aging of the workforce and the increased diffusion of physically demanding jobs contribute to the widespread concern about musculoskeletal disorders. The effective prevention of work related musculoskeletal disorders needs a multidisciplinary approach, drawing ...
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Occupational Ergonomics - Principles and applications (Manufacturing Systems Engineering Series)
Fariborz Tayyari, James L. Smith
Springer, 1997
This book is intended to be used as a textbook on senior/graduate level courses in human factors engineering and ergonomics. It will provide students with a background in physiological, biomechanical and anthropometric bases of ergonomics, and then focus on the applications of ergonomic principles in designing work systems for efficient human-machine interfaces.
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