Based on previous editions by Etienne Grandjean, this edition has been completely revised and updated. The text presents the basics of occupational ergonomics in a straightforward and lucid fashion to those responsible for design, management and
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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 women choose a life-long occupational career. Many office and industrial workers are tied into human-machine systems. Repetitive work can create cumulative health problems such as the often-reported visual strains, mental stress and physical injury. Proper ergonomic measures can avoid such harmful effects and instead promote healthy conditions that are both efficient and agreeable. In this new edition of Fitting the task to the Man, Professor Karl Kroemer has revised and updated the text and data while remaining true to the spirit of Professor Grandjean's earlier editions. The aim is, as before, to impart basic knowledge of occupational ergonomics in a straightforward and lucid fashion to those responsible for design, management and safety in the workplace, and to those who study it.
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Kroemer; Karl H.E. VPI&SU, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA,Grandjean; E. ,
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Grandjean has provided a practical handbook for creating working environments and practices that can improve human performance, by taking account of how people really function. My own work is advising organisations about how to reduce risk of human error and I always recommed this book as an important component of understanding the subject. It can be readilly understood by non-specialists and offers sensible, practical advice. Buy it. Use it.
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Compact Comprehensive Usable Guide to Ergonomics
28 April 2000
By Prof David T Wright
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This is one of those books that captures the essentials, to a usable level of depth, for a particular subject- that leads to it becoming a "working book" rather than a "shelf book".
I've personally used this book and it's predecessor, to develop day training courses in ergonomics for industry & financial services sectors. Also, as reference for office, workplace & VDU "quick win" change projects.
The contents span: muscular work, nervous control of movements, improving work efficiency, body size, design of workstations, heavy work, handling loads, skilled work, human-machine systems, mental activity, fatigue, occupational stress, boredom, job design to avoid monotonous tasks, working hours and eating habits, night work and shift work, vision, ergonomic principles of lighting, noise and vibration, indoor climate, daylight, colours, and music for a pleasant work environment.
Key strengths are the attractive style & use of charts/illustrations, comprehensive supported content, solid biological/physiological science, and sheer usefulness of the material to make small or large improvments in the workplace. This is a very worthwhile purchase for any manager, consultant or student interested in enhancing productivity whilst taking a "human-centred" approach. Recommended highly.
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From the grandfathers of ergonomics
11 July 2001
By Benjamin Rossen
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This is an excellent introductory review of ergonomics, written by two of the recognised top authorities in this field of study. It is a strongly recommended starting point for students seeking to orientate themselves in ergonomic science.
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Great book. Easy to read. Combines commentary and research nicely. Sometimes you think the data is outdated, but it isn't because it's still valid even after 20 years! It's such an interesting field!
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