Handbook of Standards and Guidelines in Ergonomics and Human Factors

Handbook of Standards and Guidelines in Ergonomics and Human Factors
Author: Waldemar Karwowski
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 644
Release: 2005-12-16
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1482289679

A comprehensive review of international and national standards and guidelines, this handbook consists of 32 chapters divided into nine sections that cover standardization efforts, anthropometry and working postures, designing manual material, human-computer interaction, occupational health and safety, legal protection, military human factor standar

Handbook of Standards and Guidelines in Human Factors and Ergonomics, Second Edition

Handbook of Standards and Guidelines in Human Factors and Ergonomics, Second Edition
Author: Waldemar Karwowski
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 775
Release: 2021-06-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466594535

With an updated edition including new material in additional chapters, this one-of-a-kind handbook covers not only current standardization efforts, but also anthropometry and optimal working postures, ergonomic human computer interactions, legal protection, occupational health and safety, and military human factor principles. While delineating the crucial role that standards and guidelines play in facilitating the design of advantageous working conditions to enhance individual performance, the handbook suggests ways to expand opportunities for global economic and ergonomic development. This book features: Guidance on the design of work systems including tasks, equipment, and workspaces as well as the work environment in relation to human capacities and limitations Emphasis on important human factors and ergonomic standards that can be utilized to improve product and process to ensure efficiency and safety A focus on quality control to ensure that standards are met throughout the worldwide market

Occupational Safety and Health

Occupational Safety and Health
Author: Charles D. Reese
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2017-06-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351979566

Most occupational safety and health books explain how to apply concepts, principles, elements, tools of prevention and develop interventions, and initiatives to mitigate occupational injuries, illnesses and deaths. This is not a how-to book. It is a book that addresses the philosophical basis for all of the varied components and elements needed to develop and manage a safety and health program. It is a book designed to answer the questions often posed as to why should we do it this way. It is the “Why” book and the intent is to provide a blueprint and a helpmate for the philosophical basis for occupational safety and health and the justification as an integral component of doing business.

Principles of Occupational Safety Management

Principles of Occupational Safety Management
Author: Ron Dotson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2017-08-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781516556533

A foundational textbook, Principles of Occupational Safety Management combines outstanding scholarly source material with original experience-based writing to lay out the principles of managing occupational safety. The text begins by outlining the history of the field. The subsequent eleven chapters discuss both the tangible and intangible aspects of safety management. Specific topics include fire behavior, OSHA record-keeping procedures, safety training strategies, how to recognize hazards, threats, and vulnerabilities, how to conduct investigations, and how to establish a safety management system. Students also learn about the principles of safety leadership, the links between behavior and culture, and the human factors in safety management. Carefully curated and written by experts in their respective fields, Principles of Occupational Safety Management is ideal for occupational safety courses, hazard recognition program management, and investigational courses that address appropriate handling of involved persons.

Human Factors and Behavioural Safety

Human Factors and Behavioural Safety
Author: Jeremy Stranks
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 499
Release: 2007-06-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1136397523

Accidents and cases of occupational ill-health are commonly associated with aspects of human behaviour and the potential for human error. Human Factors and Behavioural Safety is not written for psychologists, but instead gives health and safety professionals and students a broad overview of human factors and those aspects of human behaviour which have a direct effect on health and safety performance within organisations. Particular attention is paid to: * the role of the organisation in promoting safe behaviour * the sensory and perceptual processes of people * behavioural factors, such as attitude, motivation and personality * the process of attitude change * theories of personal risk taking and accident * the importance of good communication, change management and stress management

Handbook of Occupational Safety and Health

Handbook of Occupational Safety and Health
Author: Danuta Koradecka
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 664
Release: 2010-05-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1439806853

Using an interdisciplinary approach, this book presents a wide range of methods and specific criteria for assessing hazard and exposure in the workplace environment, offering ways to reduce these hazards. This text provides coverage of basic risk factors, law-based protection of labor, shaping conditions of occupational safety and ergonomics, psychophysical capabilities of humans in the working environment, and more.