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 | | Ergonomics: How to Design for Ease and Efficiency (2nd Edition) (Prentice Hall International Series in Industrial and Systems Engineering) by K.H.E. Kroemer, H.B. Kroemer, K.E. Kroemer-Elbert ISBN-10: 0137524781 ISBN-10: 0-13-752478-1 ISBN-13: 9780137524785 ISBN-13: 978-0-13-752478-5 Hardcover 2000-07-21 Prentice Hall Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description An easy-to-use reference book written by a practicing ergonomics engineer, Ergonomics: How to Design for Ease and Efficincy explores the “why” and “how” of human engineering/ergonomics. Topics include Working Under Water, Home Computer Workstation, Data Input Devices, Effective Training for Safe Lifting, Use of Liftbelts. Deals 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. Addresses issues such as cumulative trauma, back problems (lifting), space exploration, design for the handicapped, computer workstations, and others. For readers interested in Human Factors Engineering or Ergonomics. | ||
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Good for beginners Very well written and provides a comprehensive introduction of ergonomics to the beginner. | ||
Go for it, you won't regreat I bought this book for my school text. It is comprehensive and well organised. Good for beginners...give it a try! | ||