Evaluation of human work : a practical ergonomics methodology

Author(s)

• Wilson, John R.
• Corlett, E. N. (Esmond Nigel)

Bibliographic Information

Evaluation of human work : a practical ergonomics methodology

edited by John R. Wilson and E. Nigel Corlett

Taylor & Francis, 1995

2nd ed

• : hbk
• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Comprising a compendium of ergonomics methods and techniques, this text covers every aspect of human work. This edition provides a reworking of existing chapters on the framework and context of methodology, the observation of performance, task analysis, experimental and study design, data collection, product assessment, environmental assessments, measurement of work and the evaluation of work systems. New chapters cover topics including: the human-computer interface; computer-aided design; work stress; psychophysiological function; risk evaluation; fieldwork; and participatory work design.

Table of Contents

• 1.General Approaches and Methods 2. Basic Ergonomics Methods and Techniques 3.Techniques in Product or System Design of the Physical Workplace 4. Assessment and Design of the Physical Workplace
• Analysis of Work Activities 5.Analysis of Work Activities 6. Analysis and Evaluation of Work System 7.Introduction and Implementation of Systems.

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Details

• NCID: BA26519157
• ISBN:
  • 0748400834
  • 0748400842
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London ; Bristol, Pa.
• Pages/Volumes: xiii, 1134 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : T59.7
  • DC20 : 620.8/2
  • NDC8 : 501.8
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Human engineering
  • LCSH : Man-machine systems