Editors:
- Highlights the latest research on the human body’s responses to physical and physiological work demands
- Describes new methods for assessing and controlling risks at the workplace
- Explores critical aspects in the design of any human-centered technological system
Part of the book series: Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing (AISC, volume 789)
Conference series link(s): AHFE: International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics
Conference proceedings info: AHFE 2018.
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Table of contents (51 papers)
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Ergonomics in Design and Evaluation
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Biomechanics, Anthropometry and Posture
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Front Matter
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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Front Matter
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Other Volumes
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Advances in Physical Ergonomics & Human Factors
About this book
This book reports on the state of the art in physical ergonomics and addresses the design of products, processes, services, and work systems to ensure they are productive, safe, and enjoyable for people to use. The human body’s responses to physical and physiological work demands, strain injuries from repetition, vibration, force, and posture are the most common types of issues examined, along with their design implications. The book explores a wide range of topics in physical ergonomics, including the consequences of repetitive motion, materials handling, workplace safety, the usability of portable devices, design, working postures, and the work environment.
Mastering physical ergonomics and safety engineering concepts is fundamental to creating products and systems that people can safely and conveniently use, as well as avoiding stresses and minimizing the risk of accidents. Based on the AHFE 2018 Conference on Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors, held on July 21–25, 2018, in Orlando, Florida, USA, this book provides readers with a comprehensive perspective on the current challenges in physical ergonomics, which is a critical aspect in the design of any human-centered technological system, and for factors influencing human performance.
Keywords
- Ergonomic Modeling
- Evaluation of Ergonomic Hazards
- Intervention on Postural Stability
- Occupationally Related Illness
- Analysis of Work Related Injuries
- Repetitive Strain Injuries
- Repetitive Motion
- Repetitive Stress Injuries
- Preventing Injuries at Work
- Digital Human Models for Ergonomic Design
- Anthropometric Measurements
- Classroom Furniture Design
- Health Promoting Workplaces
- Designing the Digital Workplace
- Reducing Sedentary Behavior at Work
- Innovative Seating Systems
- Planning Ergonomic Interventions
- Reducing Musculoskeletal Disorders among Workers
- AHFE 2018 Proceedings
- quality control, reliability, safety and risk
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Editors and Affiliations
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Department IELM, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Ravindra S. Goonetilleke
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University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA
Waldemar Karwowski
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Advances in Physical Ergonomics & Human Factors
Book Subtitle: Proceedings of the AHFE 2018 International Conference on Physical Ergonomics & Human Factors, July 21-25, 2018, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida, USA
Editors: Ravindra S. Goonetilleke, Waldemar Karwowski
Series Title: Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94484-5
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-94483-8Published: 26 June 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-94484-5Published: 25 June 2018
Series ISSN: 2194-5357
Series E-ISSN: 2194-5365
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIII, 513
Number of Illustrations: 207 b/w illustrations
Topics: Engineering Design, Occupational Medicine/Industrial Medicine, Biomechanics, Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk
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