Occupational biomechanics
By: Don B. Chaffin, Gunnar B.J. Andersson, Bernard J. Martin.
Contributors: Andersson, Gunnar, 1942-; Martin, Bernard J.
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Wiley; Wiley-Interscience
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Hoboken, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 376
ISBN-13: 9780471723431
Subjects: Work -- Physiological aspects; Human mechanics; Biomechanics; Human Engineering; Occupational Health
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Occupational biomechanics as a speciality; title: The structure and function of the musculoskeletal system; title: Anthropometry in occupational biomechanics; title: Mechanical work capacity evaluation; title: Bioinstrumentation for occupational biomechanics; title: Occupational biomechanical models; title: Methods of classifying and evaluating manual work; title: Manual material-handling limits; title: Guidelines for work in sitting postures; title: Biomechanical considerations in machine control and workplace design; title: Hand-tool design guidelines; title: Guidelines for whole-body and segmental vibration; title: Worker selection, training and personal protective device consideration.