The rules of work
Subtitle: a practical engineering guide to ergonomics
By: Dan MacLeod
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Boca Raton, FL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 181
ISBN-13: 9781439899069
Subjects: TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Health & Safety; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Human Resources & Personnel Management; Human engineering
Description: "Written for those who understand the basic theories of ergonomics and are ready to put them into practice, this book provides a guide for solving ergonomics problems, including the essential tools for implementing and managing an ergonomically sound environment. It presents a methodology for assessing the safety program of a workplace and outlines the main procedures and protocols for identifying and treating employees with injuries due to ergonomic flaws. Unlike most titles on the subject, this text goes beyond the manufacturing environment to cover office ergonomics. This second edition features new chapters on quantitative methods, including RULA and TAPDA, as well as new applications"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.