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Ergonomic Design of Material Handling Systems
Contributor(s): Kroemer, Karl H. E. (Author)
ISBN: 1566702240     ISBN-13: 9781566702249
Publisher: CRC Press
OUR PRICE:   $190.00  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: August 1997
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Annotation: Ergonomics focuses on how the design of living and working environments are adapted to humans. This book deals specifically with how ergonomics can be applied in materials handling, both in the original design of systems and in the modification of existing systems. New methodologies and tools such as biomechanics and computer-aided systems modeling are discussed to optimize the concepts of design, engineering, testing, and development.
-- Teaches prudent use of human capabilities and safeguards workers from overexertion and strain
-- Discusses how to fit the person to the job by selecting individuals for their abilities to perform certain tasks, and by training these people to perform their tasks more safely
-- Examines how to fit the job to the person by adjusting the task, equipment, and work organization according to human capabilities, limitations, and preference
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Technology & Engineering | Industrial Design - General
- Technology & Engineering | Machinery
- Technology & Engineering | Industrial Health & Safety
Dewey: 621.86
LCCN: 97012784
Physical Information: 0.55" H x 6.35" W x 9.55" (0.81 lbs) 138 pages
 
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The ergonomics focus is on how to design work tasks, tools, and environments to fit the capabilities and limitations of people. Ergonomic Design for Material Handling Systems describes how ergonomics can be applied specifically to load handling, both in the original design of systems and in their modification to make jobs easier and safer. Proven techniques (such as flow charting, or job analysis) are combined with new considerations (such as biomechanics and repetitive trauma) to optimize facility, work station, equipment, and job procedures.
Ergonomic Design for Material Handling Systems shows how ergonomics overlaps and intertwines with traditional engineering and management, uniting them to produce ease and efficiency in material handling. This book demonstrates how to lay out facilities in order to achieve the most efficient and safe design. It tells how to organize tasks, machinery, people, and materials to improve work flow and humanize your workplaces. Consideration of human needs and abilities contributes essentially to successful performance-let this practical book be your guide.