Don B Chaffin: Occupational Biomechanics, Gebunden

Kurzbeschreibung

Gegenstand dieses Bandes ist ein Teilgebiet der Biomechanik, das sich mit den physischen Belastungen des menschlichen Körpers im Berufsleben (am Arbeitsplatz oder bei speziellen Tätigkeiten) beschäftigt. Ausgehend von einer sorgfältigen Analyse der Mechanik und Anatomie der Bewegung des Menschen werden Prinzipien entwickelt, die zum Design ergonomischer Arbeitsabläufe, Geräte und Arbeitsumgebungen beitragen.

Beschreibung

Now in its third edition, this volume stands as the definitive text on occupational biomechanics-a science dealing with the physiological loads and stresses placed on the musculoskeletal system during physical work. It expertly weaves engineering and medical information from diverse sources and provides a coherent treatment of the biomechanical principles underlying the well-designed and ergonomically sound workplace. In this revision, the authors update the state of current knowledge in several key areas, including epidemiological support of occupational biomechanics, mechanical aspects of muscle actions during work, biomechanical models of exertions, postural-analysis methods, materials and load-handling evaluation methods, guidelines for various types of work, design considerations of VDT workstations, hand tools, and more.
Complete with 75 new illustrations and over 200 new references, Occupational Bio-mechanics is an excellent one-stop reference for students and professionals in industrial engineering, product and process design, medicine, and occupational health and safety.

Inhaltsangabe

From the contents:
Occupational Biomechanics as a Specialty. The Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System. Anthropometry in Occupational Biomechanics. Mechanical Work-Capacity Evaluation. Bioinstrumentation for Occupational Biomechanics. Occupational Biomechanical Models. Methods of Classifying and Evaluating Manual Work. Manual Material- Handling Limits. Sitting. Biomechanical Considerations in Machine Control and Workplace Design. Hand-Tool Design Guidelines. Guidelines for Whole-Body and Segmental Vibrations. Worker Selection, Training, and Personal Protective Device Considerations.
Summary. Appendices. Index

Rezension

"... this book is a valuable resource for any advanced ergonomist interested in physical ergonomics...provides valuable research information.." (Ergonomics in Design Summer 2000)

Klappentext

Praise for previous editions of Occupational Biomechanics

"This book is a valuable resource for any advanced ergonomist interested in physical ergonomics . . . provides valuable research information."
-Ergonomics in Design

"[This book] represents a distillation of the authors' combined years of experience in applying biomechanicsin various industries and work situations . . . I recommend this book to anyone, regardless of discipline, who is interested in understanding the many biomechanical factors which must be considered when trying to effectthe prevention and reduction of musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace."
-Journal of Biomechanics

"Impressive descriptions of biomechanical concepts and worksite considerations . . . based not only on mechanical and mathematical principles, but on solid anatomical and physiologic constructs . . . a very valuablereference source."
-Research Communications in Chemical Pathology and Pharmacology

THE DEFINITIVE TEXT ON DESIGNING FOR THE DEMANDS OF TODAY'S WORKPLACE

With critical applications in manufacturing, transportation, defense, security, environmental safety and occupational health, and other industries, the field of occupational biomechanics is more central to industrial design than ever before.

This latest edition of the popular and widely adopted Occupational Biomechanics provides the foundations and tools to assemble and evaluate biomechanical processes as they apply to today's changing industries, with emphasis on improving overall work efficiency and preventing work-related injuries. The book expertly weaves engineering and medical information from diverse sources and provides a coherent treatment of the biomechanical principles underlying the well-designed and ergonomically sound workplace.

NEW TO THIS THOROUGHLY REVISED AND UPDATED FOURTH EDITION:
* 150 new references and many new illustrations
* Major changes within each chapter that reflect recent and significant findings
* Recent research in musculoskeletal disorders
* New measurement techniques for biomechanical parameters and numerous international initiatives on the subject

Presented in an easy-to-understand manner and supported by over 200 illustrations and numerous examples, Occupational Biomechanics, Fourth Edition remains the premier one-stop reference for students and professionals in the areas of industrial engineering, product and process design, medicine, and occupational health and safety.

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