Ergonomic Design of Material Handling Systems Contributor(s): Kroemer, Karl H. E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1566702240 ISBN-13: 9781566702249 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $190.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 1997 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 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |