Occupational biomechanics

Author(s)

• Chaffin, Don B.
• Andersson, Gunnar
• Martin, Bernard J.

Bibliographic Information

Occupational biomechanics

Don B. Chaffin, Gunnar B.J. Andersson, Bernard J. Martin

Wiley, c2006

4th ed

• : cloth

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents of Works

• Occupational biomechanics as a speciality
• 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
• Guidelines for work in sitting postures
• Biomechanical considerations in machine control and workplace design
• Hand-tool design guidelines
• Guidelines for whole-body and segmental vibration
• Worker selection, training and personal protective device consideration

Details

• NCID: BA7740056X
• ISBN:
  • 9780471723431
• LCCN: 2005035007
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Hoboken, N.J.
• Pages/Volumes: xv, 360 p.
• Size: 28 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : QP303
  • NLM : WE 103
  • DC22 : 612.7
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Work -- Physiological aspects
  • LCSH : Human mechanics
  • MESH : Biomechanics
  • MESH : Human Engineering
  • MESH : Occupational Health