Ergonomics - A Systems Approach

Edited by Isabel L. Nunes

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Abstract: This book covers multiple topics of Ergonomics following a systems approach, analysing the relationships between workers and their work environment from different but complementary standpoints. The chapters focused on Physical Ergonomics address the topics upper and lower limbs as well as low back musculoskeletal disorders and some methodologies and tools that can be used to tackle them. The organizational aspects of work are the subject of a chapter that discusses how dynamic, flexible and reconfigurable assembly systems can adequately respond to changes in the market. The chapters focused on Human-Computer Interaction discuss the topics of Usability, User-Centred Design and User Experience Design presenting framework concepts for the usability engineering life cycle aiming to improve the user-system interaction, for instance of automated control systems. Cognitive Ergonomics is addressed in the book discussing the critical thinking skills and how people engage in cognitive work.

JEL-codes: J24 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
ISBN: 978-953-51-0601-2
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Chapters in this book:

A Comparison of Software Tools for Occupational Biomechanics and Ergonomic Research

Pamela McCauley, Susan Gaines, Fatina Gammoh and Shanon Wooden

Biomechanical Assessment of Lower Limbs Using Support Moment Measure at Walking Worker Assembly Lines

Atiya Alzuheri, Lee Luong and Ke Xing

Critical Thinking Skills for Intelligence Analysis

Douglas Harris

Ergonomic Impact of Spinal Loading and Recovery Positions on Intervertebral Disc Health: Strategies for Prevention and Management of Low Back Pain

S. Christopher Owens, Dale Gerke and Jean-Michel Brismee

Higher Efficiency in Operations Can Be Achieved with More Focus on the Operator

Per Lundmark

Measurement Instruments for Ergonomics Surveys - Methodological Guidelines

Marina Zambon Orpinelli Coluci

Usability of Interfaces

Mario Simoes-Marques and Isabel L. Nunes

User Experience Design: Beyond User Interface Design and Usability

Wei Xu

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Discomfort in the Shoulder due to Computer Use

Orhan Korhan

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Assessment and Prevention

Isabel L. Nunes

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DOI: 10.5772/2232

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