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Author Kroemer, K. H. E., 1933-

Title Fitting the task to the human : a textbook of occupational ergonomics / by K.H.E. Kroemer and E. Grandjean
Edition Fifth edition
Published London ; Bristol, PA : Taylor & Francis, [1997]
©1997

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 W'PONDS  634.98 Kro/Ftt 1997  AVAILABLE
Description x, 416 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Contents 1. Muscular work -- 2. Nervous control of movements -- 3. Improving work efficiency -- 4. Body size -- 5. The design of workstations -- 6. Heavy work -- 7. Handling loads -- 8. Skilled work -- 9. Human-machine systems -- 10. Mental activity -- 11. Fatigue -- 12. Occupational stress -- 13. Boredom -- 14. Job design to avoid monotonous tasks -- 15. Working hours and eating habits -- 16. Night work and shift work -- 17. Vision -- 18. Ergonomic principles of lighting -- 19. Noise and vibration -- 20. Indoor climate -- 21. Daylight, colours, and music for a pleasant work environment
Summary The rudiments of occupational ergonomics in a straightforward and lucid fashion for those responsible for design, management, and safety in the workplace, and to those who study it
Notes On previous ed. the author Grandjean appears first
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 393-408) and index
Subject Human engineering.
Industrial hygiene.
Human mechanics.
Work -- Physiological aspects.
Ergonomics.
Human Engineering [MESH]
Occupational Health [MESH]
Occupational Health.
Workplace [MESH]
Workplace.
Ergonomics.
Occupational Health.
Psychology, Industrial.
Author Grandjean, E. (Etienne)
CRC Press.
LC no. 97209130
ISBN 0748406646
0748406654
Other Titles Physiologische Arbeitsgestaltung. English
Fitting the task to the man : a textbook of occupational ergonomics
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