Fundamentals and Assessment Tools for Occupational Ergonomics. the Occupational Ergonomics Handbook.

by Waldemar Karwowski, William S. Marras

The first volume of this popular second edition focuses on the needs of professionals and students in their broadly defined areas of occupational ergonomics. Designed to facilitate ergonomics as a sound methodology for work-related systems design, it features the principles of ergonomics in systems design and evaluation, as well as providing a comprehensive approach to the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. It includes chapters on upper extremity analysis, back care, tools of the trade, and more. This volume is a complete source of theoretical ergonomic knowledge relevant to product and process quality, and management of health, safety and productivity in a variety of industries.

1024 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 2, 2006