Occupational biomechanics
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Occupational biomechanics
Wiley, c1991
2nd ed
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"A Wiley-Interscience publication."
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The objective of this textbook on biomechanics is to provide those new to the subject with a sound understanding. It includes principles relating to the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in industry, the improvement of physical limitations, hazards and negative factors impinging on the acute or chronic musculoskeletal health of workers.
Table of 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 Materials Handling Limits
- Guidelines for Seated Work
- Biomechanical Considerations in Machine Control and Workplace Design
- Hand Tool Design Guidelines
- Guidelines for Whole-Body and Segmental Vibration
- Worker Selection and Training Criteria
- Summary
- Appendices
- Glossary
- Index.
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