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Advances in Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors

Proceedings of the AHFE 2017 International Conference on Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors, July 17-21, 2017, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, California, USA

Editors:

  1. Ravindra S. Goonetilleke

    1. Department of IELM, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Kowloon, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong

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  2. Waldemar Karwowski

    1. Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA

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  • Discusses human body's responses to physical and physiological work demands
  • Identifies ergonomic risk factors in the workplace
  • Describes new methods to assess and control risks in the workplace
  • Explores critical aspects in the design of any human-centered technological system
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing (AISC, volume 602)

Conference series link(s): AHFE: International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics

Conference proceedings info: AHFE 2017.

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Table of contents (51 papers)

  1. Ergonomic Evaluation and Interventions

    1. Evaluation of Bodily Discomfort of Employees in a Slaughterhouse

      • Adriana Seára Tirloni, Diogo Cunha dos Reis, Eliane Ramos, Antônio Renato Pereira Moro
      Pages 153-162
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  2. Physical Ergonomics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 163-163
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    2. Use of Soft Tissue Properties for Ergonomic Product Design

      • Parth Shah, Yan Luximon, Ameersing Luximon
      Pages 165-171
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    3. Assessment of Human Balance Due to Recoil Destabilization Using Smart Clothing

      • Sofia Scataglini, Elie Truyen, Paolo Perego, Johan Gallant, Damien Van Tiggelen, Giuseppe Andreoni
      Pages 172-183
      PDF

    4. Systems Anthropometry of Digital Human Models for Seat Design

      • Herbert Reynolds, Gunther Paul
      Pages 184-195
      PDF

    5. The Veronesi Method - Judicial Expertise for Physical Therapists

      • José Ronaldo Veronesi Jr.
      Pages 196-207
      PDF

    6. Total Force of Pinch and Grasp by Hand Postures

      • Kyung-Sun Lee, Myung-Chul Jung
      Pages 208-212
      PDF
    7. PDF

  3. Risk Assessment and Management

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 227-227
      PDF

    2. Investigation of the Effectiveness of European Assembly Worksheet in Assessing Organizational Measures for MSD Risk Assessment

      • Tobias Hellig, Vera Rick, Robert Stranzenbach, Philipp Przybysz, Alexander Mertens, Christopher Brandl
      Pages 229-235
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    3. Analysis of Exoskeleton Introduction in Industrial Reality: Main Issues and EAWS Risk Assessment

      • Stefania Spada, Lidia Ghibaudo, Silvia Gilotta, Laura Gastaldi, Maria Pia Cavatorta
      Pages 236-244
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    4. A Successful Ergonomic Solution Based on Lean Manufacturing and Participatory Ergonomics

      • Symone A. Miguez, João F. A. Garcia Filho, José Eduardo Faustino, Anderson A. Gonçalves
      Pages 245-257
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    5. Assessments of Ergonomic Risks in Banana Cultivation and Production

      • Oswaldo Jara, Fanny Ballesteros, Esteban Carrera
      Pages 258-263
      PDF
    6. PDF

    7. Risk of Developing Musculoskeletal Disorders in a Meat Processing Plant

      • Diogo Cunha dos Reis, Adriana Seára Tirloni, Eliane Ramos, Antônio Renato Pereira Moro
      Pages 271-278
      PDF

    8. Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSD) in Construction Workers and Main Causes

      • Zenija Roja, Henrijs Kalkis, Inara Roja, Janis Zalkalns
      Pages 279-286
      PDF
    9. PDF
    10. PDF

  4. Movement and Balance

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 309-309
      PDF
    2. PDF
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Other Volumes

  1. Advances in Human Aspects of Transportation

  2. Advances in The Human Side of Service Engineering

  3. Advances in Affective and Pleasurable Design

  4. Advances in Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering

  5. Advances in Design for Inclusion

  6. Advances in Ergonomics in Design

  7. Advances in Human Error, Reliability, Resilience, and Performance

  8. Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices

  9. Advances in Human Factors in Simulation and Modeling

  10. Advances in Human Factors and Systems Interaction

  11. Advances in Human Factors in Cybersecurity

  12. Advances in Human Factors, Business Management and Leadership

  13. Advances in Human Factors in Robots and Unmanned Systems

  14. Advances in Human Factors in Training, Education, and Learning Sciences

  15. Advances in Human Factors, Software, and Systems Engineering

  16. Advances in Human Factors in Energy: Oil, Gas, Nuclear and Electric Power Industries

  17. Advances in Human Factors, Sustainable Urban Planning and Infrastructure

  18. Advances in Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors

  19. Advances in Human Factors in Sports, Injury Prevention and Outdoor Recreation

  20. Advances in Safety Management and Human Factors

  21. Advances in Social & Occupational Ergonomics

  22. Advances in Ergonomics of Manufacturing: Managing the Enterprise of the Future

  23. Advances in Usability and User Experience

  24. Advances in Human Factors in Wearable Technologies and Game Design

  25. Advances in Communication of Design

  26. Advances in Cross-Cultural Decision Making

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About this book

This book reports on the state of the art in physical ergonomics and is concerned with the design of products, process, services, and work systems to assure their productive, safe, and satisfying use by people. With focus on the human body's responses to physical and physiological work demands, repetitive 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, which includes the consequences of repetitive motion, materials handling, workplace safety, and usability in the use of portable devices, design, working postures, and the work environment. Mastering physical ergonomics and safety engineering concepts is fundamental to the creation of products and systems that people are able to use, as well as the avoidance of stresses and minimization of the risk of accidents. Based on the AHFE 2017 Conference on Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors, July 17-21, 2017, in Los Angeles, California, USA, this book provides readers with a comprehensive view of the current challenges in Physical Ergonomics, which are a critical aspect in the design of any human-centered technological system, and factors influencing human performance.
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Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of IELM, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Kowloon, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong

    Ravindra S. Goonetilleke

  • Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA

    Waldemar Karwowski

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