The approach to the book is analogous to a toolkit. The user will open the book and locate the tool that best fits the ergonomic assessment task he/she is performing. The chapters of the book progress from the concept of ergonomics, through the various assessment techniques, and into the more complex techniques. In addition to discussing the techniques, this book presents them in a form that the readers can readily adapt to their particular situation. Each chapter, where applicable, presents the technique discussed in that chapter and demonstrates how it is used. The supporting material at the end of each chapter contains exercises, case studies and review questions. The case study section of the book presents how to use techniques to analyze a range of workplace scenarios.Topics include: The Basics of Ergonomics; Anthropometry; Office Ergonomics; Administrative Controls; Biomechanics; Hand Tools; Vibration; Workstation Design; Manual Material Handling; Job Requirements and Physical Demands Survey; Ergonomic Survey Tools; Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders; How to Conduct an Ergonomics Assessment; and Case Studies

List of Figures ixList of Tables xxviiForeword xxxiAcknowledgments xxxiii1 Book Organization 1By T. Stack2 The Basics of Ergonomics 5By T. Stack3 Anthropometry 21By L. Ostrom4 Office Ergonomics 77By C. Wilhelmsen5 Administrative Controls and Stretch and Flex Program 111By C. Wilhelmsen6 Elements of Ergonomics Programs 121By L. Ostrom7 Biomechanics 163By T. Stack8 Psychophysics 181By L. Ostrom9 Hand Tools 207By L. Ostrom10 Vibration 233By L. Ostrom11 Industrial Workstation Design 247By L. Ostrom12 Manual Materials Handling 271By T. Stack13 Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders 283By T. Stack14 How to Conduct an Ergonomic Assessment and Ergonomic Assessment Tools 327By T. Stack15 Ergonomics in the Healthcare Industry 363By L. Ostrom16 Case Studies 413By L. OstromAppendix A Exercises 443By T. StackAppendix B Guides 455By T. StackAppendix C Tools 471By T. StackGlossary 505Acronyms 509Index 511