ABSTRACT

This book gives readers the tools they need to achieve work design that is ergonomically effective while remaining economically feasible. Whether studying work design/ergonomics in a college classroom, preparing for the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) exam, or working as a professional in the field, readers can depend on this book to provide them with the information they need. Work Design is a single source for ergonomics, work design, and work measurement. Its engineering orientation equips readers with practical design information and procedures; its explicit organization, conversational style, and clear explanations make it easy to read and understand. The book's many charts and graphics dynamically illustrate important concepts and principles, and its extensive references give readers confidence in the material.

part 1|50 pages

Introduction to Work Design

chapter 1|16 pages

Technological Society

part 2|76 pages

The Design Process

chapter 3|8 pages

Criteria

chapter 4|13 pages

Engineering Design

chapter 5|14 pages

Search for Solutions

chapter 6|23 pages

Operations Analysis

chapter 7|16 pages

Occurrence Sampling

part 3|260 pages

Ergonomic Guidelines

chapter 8|12 pages

Macro Ergonomics

chapter 9|30 pages

Organization of Workstations

chapter 10|14 pages

Office Ergonomics

chapter 11|32 pages

Workstation Design

chapter 12|26 pages

Musculoskeletal Disorders

chapter 13|29 pages

Manual Handling

chapter 14|22 pages

Handtools

chapter 15|16 pages

Controls

chapter 16|21 pages

Displays

chapter 17|21 pages

Error Reduction

chapter 18|13 pages

Safety

chapter 19|22 pages

Temporal Ergonomics

part 4|82 pages

Work Environments

chapter 20|25 pages

Vision and Illumination

chapter 21|24 pages

Hearing and Noise

chapter 22|18 pages

Climate

chapter 23|14 pages

Chemical Environment

part 5|58 pages

Work Measurement

chapter 24|18 pages

Determining Time/Job

chapter 25|13 pages

Time Study

chapter 26|16 pages

Predetermined Time Systems

chapter 27|10 pages

Tandard Data

part 6|51 pages

Implementing the Design

chapter 28|14 pages

Job Instruction/Training

chapter 29|15 pages

Managing an Ergonomics Program

chapter 30|21 pages

Managing Change