Applied Ergonomics | D. Alexander, R Rabourn | Taylor & Francis eBooks

ABSTRACT

Applied Ergonomics is a concise text focusing on the practical applications of ergonomics and is derived from the annual, ground-breaking, successful conference of the same name. This is not a conference proceedings but a text of applications, filling a niche in the ergonomics professional market for a book that is strong on the applications side o

TABLE OF CONTENTS

part |1 pages

MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTION PROCESSES

chapter 1|11 pages

An Ergonomics Lineside Audit Method in Automotive Manufacturing

chapter 2|9 pages

Textron Automotive Trim: Initiating a Sustainable Ergonomics Process

chapter 3|16 pages

Ergonomics Before Equipment Receipt

chapter 4|9 pages

Sharing Ergonomics Solutions in a “Virtual Factory” System at Intel Corporation

chapter 5|11 pages

Deferential Analysis and Integrated Solutions

chapter 6|12 pages

Whirlpool Corporation Clyde Division Ergonomic Process Management Written Plan

chapter 7|7 pages

Using Human Factors To Understand and Improve Machine Safeguarding

chapter 8|6 pages

Overcoming Traditional Job Rotation Obstacles In the Design of a Manufacturing Cell

chapter 9|15 pages

High-Tech but Low-Cost Ergonomic Solutions

chapter 10|7 pages

From Handtrucks to Palletizers: Advances in Material Handling Equipment for the New Millennium

chapter 11|12 pages

Development & Implementation for Two Specialized Material Handling Devices: Metal Plate Movement & Oven Loading for Precision Optics

chapter 12|3 pages

Pork Loin Processing Lines

chapter 13|4 pages

Development of a Customized Ergonomic Handle: Meat Industry Application

chapter 4|4 pages

TEEN Elimination of the Incidence of CTDs From the Traditionally Top Risk Job In Beef Meatpacking

chapter 15|9 pages

Ergonomic Redesign of a Hanging Table for Poultry Processing

part |1 pages

SUPPORT AND SERVICE JOBS

chapter 6|9 pages

TEEN Bottled Water Handling: A Case Study Through Biomechanical Analysis

chapter 17|11 pages

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Ergonomic Risk to Healthcare Workers

chapter 18|6 pages

Ergonomic Solutions in Electric Energy Generation

chapter 19|28 pages

Making Ergonomic Changes in Construction: Worksite Training and Task Interventions

part |1 pages

OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS

chapter 20|6 pages

Visual Ergonomics in the Workplace

chapter 21|20 pages

Office Ergonomics Assessments Using the Internet

chapter 22|7 pages

“Ergo Nightmare”…and Beyond

chapter 23|5 pages

Questioning Office Ergonomic Guidelines

chapter 24|6 pages

Resolving RMI’s in Manual Insurance Policy Assembly

part |1 pages

POTPOURRI

chapter 25|6 pages

The Economics of Ergonomics: Three Workplace Design Case Studies

chapter 26|7 pages

Using NCCI Rating Worksheet in Cost/Benefit Analysis

chapter 27|9 pages

The Power Zone

chapter 28|10 pages

Ergonomics Programs: Reducing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries

chapter 29|13 pages

Ergonomics Certification: Its Value and Quality

part |1 pages

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

chapter 30|3 pages

Job Simulation and Physical Abilities Testing

chapter 31|5 pages

Nerve Conduction Testing: Post-Offer Job Assessments

part |1 pages

DESIGN

chapter 32|19 pages

An Ergonomic Approach to Facility Design and Layout

chapter 33|10 pages

Design of a Hoist for the Removal and Replacement of Horizontal Semiconductor Wafer Furnace Heater Cores at the Hewlett-Packard, Corvallis, Oregon Site

chapter 34|4 pages

Powered Circular Knife to Reduce Worker Fatigue

chapter 35|6 pages

Use of Three-Dimensional Fabric Yields Ergonomic Benefits in Upholstery Work