A guide to ergonomics of manufacturing

by Martin Helander

Derived from a course market-tested over ten years, this book presents, in a jargon-free form, a 'one-stop shop' for effective ergonomic interventions in the manufacturing environment. Overviewing ergonomics and the way in which it can enhance productivity, safety, and job satisfaction, the book explains the many ways in which ergonomics can support and improve manufacturing engineering and systems design. Moreover, it grounds these ideas in real-life case study experience. It addresses such diverse topics as anthropometry, lighting, noise, heat, whole body vibration, circadian rhythms, protective clothing, tools and controls, lifting and handling, posture, repetitive motion, symbols, labels, visual displays, manufacturability, and maintainability. A true compendium of ergonomics expertise, the book is addressed to student and graduate/masters level ergonomists, industrial and manufacturing engineers, management and human resource planners; human-systems/computer interaction specialist