Ergonomic Design for Material Handling Systems

Ergonomics focuses on how the design of living and working environments are adapted to humans. This book deals specifically with how ergonomics can be applied in materials handling, both in the original design of systems and in the modification of existing systems. New methodologies and tools such as biomechanics and computer-aided systems modeling are discussed to optimize the concepts of design, engineering, testing, and development.-- Teaches prudent use of human capabilities and safeguards workers from overexertion and strain-- Discusses how to fit the person to the job by selecting individuals for their abilities to perform certain tasks, and by training these people to perform their tasks more safely-- Examines how to fit the job to the person by adjusting the task, equipment, and work organization according to human capabilities, limitations, and preference