Ergonomics - How to Design for Ease and Efficiency  (English, Hardcover, Kroemer K.H.E.)

For a sophomore/junior level course called either Human factors Engineering or Ergonomics. Taught in Industrial Engineering Departments or Mechanical Engineering.

A reference book written by a practicing ergonomics engineer, explores the “why” and “how” of human engineering/ergonomics.

Salient Features

• New edition designed to reflect new topics—Working Under Water, Home Computer Workstation, Data Input Devices, Effective Training for Safe Lifting, Use of Liftbelts.
• NEW - New chapters: Models and Measures, Why and How to Apply Ergonomics.

New Easy-to-use layout.

• Text covers topics dealing with— Space exploration, Work under water, Scuba diving, New ways to communicate with the computer, Avoiding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other RSIs, Lift belts in material handling, Designing for "neutral" posture, scheduling work for circadian rhythms and Strenuous efforts at high altitudes.
• Physical (anthropometric, biomechnanical) as well as mental capacities of the human are discussed.
• Text considers how to design the work task, tools, the interface with the machine, and work procedures so that the human can perform safely, efficiently, with satisfaction.
• Engineering and managerial recommendations are derived.
• Issues, such as cumulative trauma, back problems (lifting), space exploration, design for the handicapped, computer workstations, etc. are addressed. Provides an international orientation.