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1. Fitting the Human

   Introduction to Ergonomics, Sixth Edition

   By Karl H.E. Kroemer

   Using a direct, down-to-earth style to provide essential knowledge about ergonomic designs that fit the human body and mind, Fitting the Human: Introduction to Ergonomics, Sixth Edition follows the motto of the previous editions: coverage of sound science that is easy to read, easy to understand,...

   Published October 6th 2008 by CRC Press
2. 'Extra-Ordinary' Ergonomics

   How to Accommodate Small and Big Persons, The Disabled and Elderly, Expectant Mothers, and Children

   By Karl H.E. Kroemer

   Small and big persons, disabled and elderly, expectant mothers and children. Everyone will fall into one of these categories at least once in their lifetime. In fact, demographics show that at least two of every five people vary from the norm in height, width, and weight at any given time. Yet...

   Published August 11th 2005 by CRC Press
3. Office Ergonomics

   By Karl H.E. Kroemer

   Office workers form a large and growing proportion of the workforce, especially with the growth of the service sector. Almost all of us work in computerised offices, and have become strongly attached to these machines. We wish to be productive and successful, satisfied with our work, get along with...

   Published May 9th 2001 by CRC Press
4. Ergonomic Design for Material Handling Systems

   By Karl H.E. Kroemer

   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...

   Published August 5th 1997 by CRC Press
5. Fitting The Task To The Human, Fifth Edition

   A Textbook Of Occupational Ergonomics

   By E. Grandjean, Karl H.E. Kroemer

   Our working conditions have undergone rapid and fundamental changes during the last few years. One example is the widespread use of the individual computer in the shop, office and home. Another major development is that women now hold many jobs that used to be in the male domain, and that many more...

   Published July 30th 1997 by CRC Press