2nd Edition
The Rules of Work A Practical Engineering Guide to Ergonomics, Second Edition
The Rules
Introduction—Overview of the Field
Posture
Force
Reach
Heights
Motions
Fatigue
Pressure Points
Clearance
Movement and Change
Environment
Applications
Cognitive Ergonomics
Work Organization
Measurements and Guidelines
Introduction—Why Measure?
Anthropometry
Exertion and Biomechanics
Posture
Motions
Miscellaneous
NIOSH Lifting Guide
Pushing, Pulling, and Carrying Guides
Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA)
Strain Index
Time and Physical Demands Analysis (TAPDA)
Employee Discomfort Surveys
Studies
Problem-Solving Process
References
Index
Biography
Dan MacLeod
"The book, like its predecessor, provides a very well illustrated and comprehensive set of manual work conditions that are amenable to ergonomics intervention methods. The "rules", principles and processes to achieve positive outcomes are clearly presented. This book should be on every practicing ergonomists book shelf."
—Don Chaffin, PhD, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA"The book’s strengths lie in the fact that it tells the reader up front that Ergonomics is not a costly intervention. It can provide inexpensive solutions that lead to significant improvements in the working environment. … plain speaking, practical, sensible and usable and the solutions have grown from the author’s real-life experiences in the working world."
—Dr. Céline McKeown, Link Ergonomics, Nottingham, England, UK
"Dan MacLeod elevates ergonomics to its rightful place as a necessary component in an effective production system. His straightforward and engaging writing style stimulates creative 'common sense' solutions, often at low cost. This book is a must read for anyone involved in process improvement, from the CEO to the working team members -- and especially the process engineers."
—Peter Budnick, Ph.D., President, Ergoweb Inc.
"This is a good introduction to the ergonomics of production environments with good examples of how to apply ergonomics in practice."
— RS Bridger, Author of Introduction to Ergonomics, Third Edition
