Ergonomics : Man in his working environment /
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| Format: | Monografía |
| Language: | English |
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Londres, Reino Unido :
Chapman and Hall,
1971
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Table of Contents:
- List of plates
- Preface
- Introduction: the nature of ergonomics
- The elements or ergonomics practice
- The physical basis of man's perception of his enviroment
- The human body. Bones, joints and muscles. Metabolism and heat regulation. Body size, limits of movement and functioning of limbs. The nervous system. Man as a system component
- Practical ergonomics
- Design factors. Layout of equipment. Design of seating. Design of instrumental displays. Compatibility. Design characteristics of controls
- Environmental factors. Environmental temperature and humidity. Noise. The visual environment. Vibration
- Organizational factors. Methods of investigating work. The organization of work. Inspection. Shift Work. Age.