The ergonomic casebook : real world solutions / James P. Kohn.

Author/creator Kohn, James P.
Format Book
Publication InfoBoca Raton : CRC Press, ©1997.
Description1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Agriculture case studies : ergonomic job design inthe hog industry / W. Hilton -- Chemical industry case studies : anthropometrics in the chemical industry ; Hand injuries in a chemical industry quality control laboratory ; Electronics industry case studies : push, pull, and lifting material handling issues in the electronics industry / J. Kohn -- Repetitive motion problems in a small electric motor manufacturing facility / M. Friend -- Hospital/health care case studies : elimination of back injuries in a hospital environment / A. Anderson, B. Maxwell, and E. Johnson -- An analysis of signal detection issues in a hospital environment / G. Baker and R. Scott -- Manual lifting case studies in the health care industry / B. Maxwell and E. Johnson -- Psychological case study of a medical transcription unit / K. Miezio -- Manufacturing case studies : a behavioral engineering approach to ergonomic problems / J. Kohn -- Ergonomic case study of an automobile radiator parts manufacturing facility / D. Hinnant -- Repetitive motion problems in a synthetic fibers plant / D. Lawhorn -- Repetitive motion problems in handpacking systems / L. Ridings -- An ergonomic case study in a servo-motor assembly facility / J. Coltrain and B. Dail -- Ergonomic problems in the product design industry / B. Eudy -- Mercantile case studies : ergonomic force requirements to open doors / M. Volney -- Office environments case studies : ergonomic complaints regarding video display terminals / L. Ridings -- An ergonomic program for solving VDT workstation problems / S. Joyner -- An ergonomic systems approach for solving VDT workstation problems in the agricultural industry / J. Kohn -- Office ergonomics and engineering design / M. Hansen -- Service industry case studies : manual materials handling in the frozen food delivery industry ; Manual materials handling : loading of a freezer in the frozen food delivery industry / N. Brown -- An environmental-ergonomic case study at a parcel delivery facility / A. Tillett -- Ergonomic tool design hazards in the restaurant industry / J. Krause -- Workplace equipment and facility redesign in the restaurant industry / J. Krause and R.S. Lawson -- Utility industry case studies : signal detection : Three Mile Island accident : right string wrong yo yo / R. Pate.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 96037140
ISBN1566702690 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks TA166 .K547 1997 ✔ Available Place Hold