The Occupational Ergonomics Handbook

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Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 1998-12-01
Publisher(s): CRC Pr I Llc
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Summary

This handbook provides comprehensive knowledge of occupational ergonomics and safety, including contributions from 125 international leaders. The text identifies the worker population affected by adverse conditions, determines working conditions where musculoskeletal injuries might occur, and outlines intervention efforts.

Table of Contents

PART I BACKGROUND 3(94)
1. Ergonomics: An International Perspective
3(14)
Hal W. Hendrick
2. The Ergonomics of System Design
17(10)
David Meister
3. A Guide to Scientific Sources of Ergonomics Knowledge
27(24)
Holger Luczak
Christopher Schlick
Johannes Springer
4. A Guide to Certification in Professional Ergonomics
51(8)
Dieter W. Jahns
5. In Search for Ergonomics Knowledge: Effective Use of the World Wide Web
59(8)
Peter M. Budnick
6. Professional Ergonomics Issues
67(12)
Dieter W. Jahns
7. Development of Ergonomics Programs
79(18)
David C. Alexander
Gary B. Orr
PART II FOUNDATION OF ERGONOMICS KNOWLEDGE 97(666)
SECTION I Fundamentals of Ergonomics
8. Design of Information Devices and Controls
97(42)
Toni Ivergard
9. Engineering Anthropometry
139(28)
Karl H.E. Kroemer
10. Occupational Biomechanics
167(38)
William S. Marras
11. Human Strength Evaluation
205(24)
Karl H.E. Kroemer
12. Methods Based on Maximum Holding Time for Evaluation of Working Postures
229(18)
Marjolein Douwes
Mathilde C. Miedema
J. Dul
13. Low Level Static Exertions
247(14)
Gisela Sjogaard
Bente Rona Jensen
14. Job Demands and Physical Fitness
261(14)
Veikko Louhevaara
15. Psychosocial Work Factors
275(10)
Pascale Carayon
Soo-Yee Lim
16. Cognitive Factors
285(12)
Philip J. Smith
SECTION II Fundamentals of Work Analysis
17. Task Analysis
297(34)
Anand Gramopadhye
Jatin Thaker
18. A Computer-Based Tool for Practical Ergonomic Job Analysis
331(14)
Steven L. Johnson
19. Job or Task Analysis for Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders
345(10)
David J. Cochran
Terry L. Stentz
Brian L. Stonecipher
M. Susan Hallbeck
20. The AET Method of Job Evaluation
355(16)
Kurt Landau
Regina Brauchler
Walter Rohmert
21. Worker Strength Evaluation: Job Design and Worker Selection
371(16)
Sean Gallagher
J. Steven Moore
22. Dynamic Workplace Factors in Manual Lifting
387(20)
William S. Marras
23. Push-Pull Force Limits
407(14)
Sheik N. Imrhan
24. Force Exertion in User-Product Interaction
421(16)
Brechtje J. Daams
25. Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA)
437(10)
E. N. Corlett
26. OWAS Methods
447(14)
Markku Mattila
Mika Vilkki
27. Ergonomics of Hand Tools
461(18)
Andris Freivalds
28. Computer-Aided Design and Human Models
479(22)
J. Mark Porter
Keith Case
Martin T. Freer
29. A Guide to Computer Software for Ergonomics
501(10)
Jari Jarvinen
Hongzheng Lu
30. Guide for Videotaping and Gathering Data on Jobs for Analysis of Risks of Musculoskeletal Disorders
511(14)
David J. Cochran
Terry L. Stentz
Brian L. Stonecipher
M. Susan Hallbeck
31. Physiological Instrumentation
525(24)
Danuta Koradecka
J. Bugajska
32. Video-Based Measurements of Human Movement
549(16)
Peter M. Quesada
33. Force Dynamometers and Accelerometers
565(20)
Robert G. Radwin
Thomas Y. Yen
SECTION III Cognitive Environment Issues
34. How Complex Human-Machine Systems Fail: Putting "Human Error" in Context
585(16)
Klaus Christoffersen
David D. Woods
35. Human and System Reliability Analysis
601(42)
Joseph Sharit
36. Some Developments in Human Reliability Assessment
643(24)
Barry Kirwan
37. DIALOG: A Computer-Based System for Development of Experimental Data on Human Reliability
667(10)
Heiner Bubb
Iwona Jastrzebska-Fraczek
38. Managing the Speed-Accuracy Trade-Off
677(16)
Colin G. Drury
39. Receiver Characteristics in Safety Communications
693(14)
Stephen L. Young
Kenneth R. Laughery
Michael S. Wogalter
David R. Lovvoll
40. Design of Industrial Warnings
707(34)
David R. Clark
Susan A. H. Benysh
Mark R. Lehto
41. Ergonomics Methods in the Design of Consumer Products
741(22)
Neville A. Stanton
Mark S. Young
PART III MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS--ENGINEERING FACTORS 763(426)
SECTION I Disorders of the Extremities
42. Epidemiology of Upper Extremity Disorders
763(12)
Bradley Evanoff
David Rempel
43. Integrated Analysis of Upper Extremity Disorders
775(20)
Richard Wells
44. Biomechanical Aspects of CTDs
795(38)
Richard W. Marklin
45. Occupational Risk Factors for Shoulder Disorders
833(18)
Eira Viikari-Juntura
46. Hand Tools: Design and Evaluation
851(14)
Robert G. Radwin
47. Gloves
865(12)
Ram Bishu
A. Muralidhar
48. Industrial Mats
877(6)
Jung-Yong Kim
49. Ergonomic Principles Applied to the Prevention of Injuries to the Lower Extremity
883(12)
Steven A. Lavender
Gunnar B. J. Andersson
50. Ergonomics of the Foot
895(18)
Stephan Konz
SECTION II Low Back Disorders
51. Epidemiology of Back Pain in Industry
913(20)
Gunnar B.J. Andersson
52. Static Biomechanical Modeling in Manual Lifting
933(12)
Don B. Chaffin
53. Dynamic Low Back Models: Theory and Relevance in Assisting the Ergonomist to Reduce the Risk of Low Back Injury
945(22)
Stuart M. McGill
54. Selection 2-D and 3-D Biomechanical Spine Models: Issues for Consideration by the Ergonomist
967(18)
Robert W. Norman
Stuart M. McGill
55. Quantitative Assessment of Trunk Performance
985(22)
Mohamad Parnianpour
Aboulfazl Shirazi-Adl
56. Perspective on Industrial Low Back Pain
1007(30)
Malcolm H. Pope
Donald R. McIntyre
57. Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation
1037(26)
Thomas R. Waters
Vern Putz-Anderson
58. A Population-Based Load Threshold Limit (LTL) for Manual Lifting Tasks Performed by Males and Females
1063(12)
Waldemar Karwowski
Paul Gaddie
Wook Gee Lee
59. Occupational Low Back Disorder Risk Assessment Using the Lumbar Motion Monitor
1075(26)
William S. Marras
W. Gary Allread
Richard G. Ried
60. Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Psychophysical Basis
1101(26)
Patrick G. Dempsey
61. The Relative Importance of Biomechanical and Psychosocial Factors in Low Back Injuries
1127(12)
A. Kim Burton
Michele C. Battie
Chris J. Main
62. Fall-Related Occupational Injuries
1139
Stephen N. Robinovitch
63. Low Back Pain Glossary: A Reference for Engineers and Ergonomists
Simon M. Hsiang
Raymond M. McGorry
PART IV ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS 1189(222)
SECTION I Ergonomics Surveillance
64. Fundamentals of Surveillance for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
1189(16)
Vern Putz-Anderson
Katharyn A. Grant
65. Injury Surveillance Database Systems
1205(22)
Carol Stuart-Buttle
66. OSHA Recordkeeping
1227(12)
Stephen J. Morrissey
67. Body Discomfort Assessment Tools
1239(16)
Leon M. Straker
SECTION II Medical Management Prevention
68. Medical Management of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders
1255(14)
Thomas Hales
Patricia Bertsche
69. Programs in Post Injury Management
1269(22)
Tarek M. Khalil
Elsayed Abdel-Moty
Renee Steele-Rosomoff
Hubert L. Rosomoff
70. Physical Ability Testing for Employment Decision Purposes
1291(8)
Charles K. Anderson
71. Preplacement Strength Screening
1299(22)
Valerie J. Rice
72. Assessment of Worker Functional Capacities
1321(12)
Glenda L. Key
73. Ergonomics and Rehabilitation
1333(20)
Ewa Nowak
74. Update on the Use of Back Belts in Industry: More Data -- Same Conclusion
1353(6)
Stuart M. McGill
75. The Influence of Psychosocial Factors on Sickness Absence
1359(22)
Chris J. Main
A. Kim Burton
Michele C. Battie
76. Back Pain in the Workplace: Implications of Injury and Biopsychosocial Models
1381(14)
Michele C. Battie
Chris J. Main
A. Kim Burton
77. Upper Extremity Support
1395(16)
Carolyn M. Sommerich
PART V ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN 1411(250)
SECTION I Ergonomics Quality and Cost-Benefit Issues
78. Human Factors and TQM
1411(10)
Colin G. Drury
79. Participatory Ergonomics
1421(10)
Kageyu Noro
80. Tuttava: A Participatory Method to Improve Ergonomics and Safety Through Better Housekeeping
1431(16)
Jorma Saari
81. Quality and Ergonomics: Application of Ergonomics to Continuous Improvement Is Integral to the Goals of Business
1447(14)
Robert L. Getty
82. Corporate Cost Avoidance Using Sound Ergonomics Technology and Quality-Based Customer Services
1461(14)
Dwight P. Miller
83. Economic Analysis of Ergonomics Programs
1475(20)
Carolyn M. Sommerich
84. Economic Justification of the Ergonomics Process
1495(12)
David C. Alexander
Thomas J. Albin
85. Economic Aiding and Economic-Ergonomic Interactions in Design and Management
1507(34)
James R. Buck
86. The Cost Benefit of Ergonomics: A Corporate Perspective
1541(20)
William E. Lischeid
David J. Roy
SECTION II Ergonomics Processes
87. Success Factors for Industrial Ergonomics Programs
1561(14)
David C. Alexander
Gary B. Orr
88. Elements of the Ergonomics Process
1575(8)
Asa Kilbom
Nils F. Petersson
89. An Ergonomic Process: A Large Industry Perspective
1583(30)
Bradley S. Joseph
Susan Evans
90. How to Set-Up Ergonomic Processes: A Small-Industry Perspective
1613(18)
Carol Stuart-Buttle
91. The Role of Ergonomics Training in Industry
1631(10)
Marilyn Joyce
92. Training Issues in Industrial Ergonomics
1641(20)
Richard J. Koubek
Sheau-Farn Liang
PART VI ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN ERGONOMICS 1661(100)
93. Noise in Industry: Auditory Effects, Measurement, Regulations, and Management
1661(32)
John G. Casali
Gary S. Robinson
94. Vibrometry
1693(14)
Donald E. Wasserman
David G. Wilder
95. Behavioral Basis of Stress Exposure Limits: The Foundational Case of Thermal Stress
1707(34)
Peter A. Hancock
Ioannis Vasmatzidis
96. Work Shift Usability Testing
1741(20)
Donald I. Tepas
PART VII ERGONOMICS AND THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT 1761(246)
SECTION I The Office Environment
97. Ergonomics of Seating and Chairs
1761(18)
Marvin J. Dainoff
98. Seating and Posture in VDT Work
1779(14)
Antonio Grieco
Giovanni Molteni
99. Human-Computer Interface Requirements
1793(20)
Ahmet Cakir
100. Psychosocial Factors and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Computer Work
1813(8)
Naomi G. Swanson
Steven L. Sauter
101. User-Centered Software Development: Methodology and Usability Issues
1821(14)
Udo Konradt
Bernhard Zimolong
Barbara Majonica
SECTION II Manufacturing Systems
102. Kansei Engineering: A New Consumer-Oriented Technology for Product Development
1835(14)
Mitsuo Nagamachi
103. Design for Human Assembly (DHA)
1849(18)
Martin G. Helander
Bengt A. Willen
104. Human Factors in Agile Manufacturing
1867(14)
Chris Forsythe
Eric Grose
105. Occupational Safety in Robotics
1881(12)
Mansour Rahimi
106. Ergonomics Issues in Mining
1893(24)
Sean Gallagher
107. Risk Assessment and Safety Management in Industry
1917(32)
Juraj Sinay
SECTION III Service Systems
108. Ergonomics in Health Care Organizations
1949(12)
Roger C. Jensen
109. Ergonomics Efforts in Package Delivery Industry
1961(6)
Steven W. Thompson
110. Ergonomics in the Construction Industry
1967(12)
Scott P. Schneider
111. Ergonomics Issues in Air Traffic Management
1979(28)
Karol Kerns
Philip J. Smith
C. Elaine McCoy
Judith Orasanu
Author Index 2007(36)
Subject Index 2043

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