138 Pages
by
CRC Press
138 Pages
by
CRC Press
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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 modification to make jobs easier and safer. Proven techniques (such as flow charting, or job analysis)... Read more
Facility Layout
Job Design
Equipment
People
Training Material Handlers
Screening Material Handlers
Ergonomic Design of Workplace and Work Task
Conclusion
Index
Job Design
Equipment
People
Training Material Handlers
Screening Material Handlers
Ergonomic Design of Workplace and Work Task
Conclusion
Index
Biography
Karl H.E. Kroemer
"This easy-to-use primer on ergonomics can effectively prepare newcomers to ergonomics and students for more extensive classroom and workshop study coupled with on-the-job training...For the practicing ergonomist who might be evaluating an original machine, designed and fabricated in-house, this is a wonderful reference that can also assist in reducing product liability risk...If you find yourself preparing an introductory ergonomics seminar, this is the book for you. The organization and ergonomics pointers practically do the work for you."-Ergonomics in Design, October 1998
