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Taylor & Francis Ltd Ergonomics For Beginners A Quick Reference Guide 3Rd Edition 2008 by Jan Dul, Bernard Weerdmeester
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 information to address rapid developments in information and communications technology, offering ergonomics advice on topics such as wireless, remote, and hands-free controls, website design, mobile interaction, and virtual offices. Understand the Utility and Limitations of Modern Technology In their trademark, eloquent style, the authors explain the application of a human-centered approach to the design, testing, and evaluation of work systems by considering the interrelated set of physical, cognitive, social, organizational, and other relevant human factors. Their elemental, but comprehensive, treatment of the subject matter provides an authoritative and archival reference of basic theoretical and practical knowledge that will help enhance human performance and reduce the undesirable effects and unintended consequences of many human interactions with technology and the organizational environment. Small enough to carry along to work sites, with simple and clear illustrations, the book examines how to improve performance and reduce the undesirable effects and unintended consequences of many human interactions with technology and the work environment. Introduction What Is Ergonomics? What Is an Ergonomist? The Social Value of Ergonomics The Economic Value of Ergonomics General and Individual Ergonomics Posture and Movement Biomechanical, Physiological and Anthropometric Background Posture Movement Summary Checklist Information and Operation The User Information Controls For Operation Dialogues Website-Design Mobile Interaction Virtual Reality Summary Checklist Environmental Factors Noise Vibration Illumination Climate Chemical Substances Summary Checklist Work Organization Jobs and Tasks Tasks Jobs Work Organization Summary Checklist The Ergonomic Approach Project Management Checklist Ergonomics Checklist Sources of Additional Information International Books on Ergonomics Scientific Journals on Ergonomics Useful Websites International Iso Standards on Ergonomics Index