ABSTRACT

This book highlights the problems and hazards of manual materials handling and provides ergonomic and engineering solutions for alleviating them. It is helpful for both researchers and practitioners who are committed to solving the multifaceted manual materials handling problem.

chapter Chapter 1|8 pages

The Materials Handling Problem

chapter Chapter 2|51 pages

Variables in Manual Materials Handling

chapter Chapter 3|61 pages

Design Criteria

chapter Chapter 4|46 pages

Lifting and Lowering Activity Data Bases

chapter Chapter 5|22 pages

Pushing, Pulling, Carrying and Holding Data Bases

chapter Chapter 6|37 pages

Job Design/Redesign and Screening Procedure

chapter Chapter 7|39 pages

Pre-Employment Strength Testing

chapter Chapter 8|9 pages

Training and Manual Handling

chapter Chapter 9|16 pages

Determination of Rest Allowances