Handbook of Standards and Guidelines in Ergonomics and Human Factors

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ISBN: 9780805841299 | 0805841296
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Copyright: 12/16/2005

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In general, human factors and ergonomics standards and guidelines focus on designing optimal working conditions with regard to human well-being, safety, and health, taking into account technological and economic efficiency. This handbook will be of inter

Foreword

Preface

About the Editor

xiii

List of Contributors

I: STANDARDIZATION EFFORTS IN HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS

An Overview of the International Standardization Efforts in Human Factors and Ergonomics

(44)

B. Sherehiy

D. Rodrick

W. Karwowski

Positioning Ergonomics Standards and Standardization

(32)

J. Dul

H. J. de Vries

Ergonomics Performance Standards and Regulations---Their Scientific and Operational Basis

(32)

T. J. Smith

O. Merhi

II: NATURE OF HF/E STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES

National Standardization Efforts in Ergonomics and Human Factors

111

(22)

H. A. Priest

K. A. Wilson

E. Salas

Overview of National and International Standards and Guidelines

133

(16)

C. Stuart-Buttle

Balancing Stakeholder Representation: An Example of Stakeholder Involvement in Ergonomics Standardization

149

(8)

H. Willemse

H. J. de Vries

J. Dul

Some Ergonomics Standards in Ancient China

157

(12)

P.-L. P. Rau

III: ENGINEERING ANTHROPOMETRY AND WORKING POSTURES

Standards in Anthropometry

169

(28)

A. Seidl

H. Bubb

Evaluation of Static Working Postures

197

(4)

N. Delleman

J. Dul

Evaluation of Working Postures and Movements in Relation to Machinery

201

(6)

N. Delleman

J. Dul

Standards on Physical Work: Demands in the Construction Industry

207

(20)

H. F. van der Molen

N. J. Delleman

Safety of Machinery---Human Physical Performance: Manual Handling of Machinery and Component Parts of Machinery

227

(16)

K. G. Schaub

IV: DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING TASKS

Repetitive Actions and Movements of the Upper Limbs

243

(12)

E. Occhipinti

D. Colombini

Ergonomics of Manual Handling---Part 1: Lifting and Carrying

255

(16)

K. G. Schaub

Ergonomics of Manual Handling---Part 2: Pushing and Pulling

271

(22)

K. G. Schaub

P. Schaefer

Recommended Force Limits for Machinery Operation: A New Approach Reflecting User Group Characteristics

293

(14)

P. Schaefer

K. G. Schaub

Guidelines for the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: The Italian Experience

307

(10)

E. Occhipinti

D. Colombini

A. Grieco

Assessment of Manual Material Handling Based on Key Indicators: German Guidelines

317

(22)

U. Steinberg

G. Caffier

F. Liebers

V: HUMAN--COMPUTER INTERACTION

Standards, Guidelines, and Style Guides for Human--Computer Interaction

339

(22)

T. Stewart

Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations: HFES Draft Standard for Trial Use

361

(4)

T. Albin

Practical Universal Design Guidelines: A New Proposal

365

(16)

K. Yamazaki

T. Yamaoka

A. Okada

S. Saitoh

M. Nomura

K. Yanagida

S. Horino

Virtual Environment Usage Protocols

381

(18)

K. M. Stanney

D. A. Graeber

R. S. Kennedy

Location and Arrangement of Displays and Control Actuators

399

(14)

R. W. Proctor

K.-P. L. Vu

VI: MANAGEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

The Benefits of Occupational Health and Safety Standards

413

(28)

D. A. Coelho

J. C. de Oliveira Matias

World Trends in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

441

(30)

P. K. Nag

A. Nag

European Unions Legal Standard on Risk Assessment

471

(22)

K. Frick

ILO Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems

493

(16)

D. Podgorski

VII: SAFETY AND LEGAL PROTECTION STANDARDS

Printed Warning Signs, Tags, and Labels: Their Choice, Design, and Expectation of Success

509

(16)

C. A. Cacha

Record Keeping and Statistics in Safety and Risk Management

525

(8)

C. A. Cacha

User Needs in Standards---Older People and People With Disabilities

533

(8)

A. Ferguson

VIII: MILITARY HUMAN FACTORS STANDARDS

The Role of Human Systems Integration Standards in the Modern Department of Defense Acquisition Process

541

(28)

J. McDaniel

G. Chaikin

IX: SOURCES OF HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS STANDARDS

Sources and Bibliography of Selected Human Factors and Ergonomics Standards

569

(22)

D. Rodrick

W. Karwowski

Author Index

591

(12)

Subject Index

603

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