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

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

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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

Table of Contents:
SECTION I Standardization Efforts in Human Factors and Ergonomics Chapter 1 An Overview of International Standardization Efforts in Human Factors and Ergonomics Chapter 2 Positioning Ergonomics Standards and Standardization Chapter 3 Ergonomic Performance Standards and Regulations—Their Scientific and Operational Basis SECTION II Nature of HF/E Standards and Guidelines Chapter 4 Standardization Efforts in the Fields of Human Factors and Ergonomics Chapter 5 Overview of National and International Standards and Guidelines Chapter 6 Balancing Stakeholder Representation: An Example of Stakeholder Involvement in Ergonomics Standardization Chapter 7 Ergonomics Standards in Ancient China Chapter 8 Standard in Safety Management that Takes into Account Humans’ Irrational Behavior and Decision Making Chapter 9 The Brazilian Federal Standard Applied to Ergonomics Chapter 10 Design in the Absence of Standards Chapter 11 Standards of Human Factors/Ergonomics in Cuba: Theoretic-Practical Considerations Developed SECTION III Standards for Evaluation of Working Postures Chapter 12 Standards in Anthropometry Chapter 13 Evaluation of Static Working Postures Chapter 14 Evaluation of Working Postures and Movements in Relation to Machinery Chapter 15 Standards on Physical Work: Demands in the Construction Industry Chapter 16 Safety of Machinery—Human Physical Performance: Manual Handling of Machinery and Component Parts of Machinery SECTION IV Standards for Manual Material Handling Tasks Chapter 17 Repetitive Actions and Movements of the Upper Limbs Chapter 18 Ergonomics of Manual Handling—Part 1: Lifting and Carrying Chapter 19 Ergonomics of Manual Handling—Part 2: Pushing and Pulling Chapter 20 Recommended Force Limits for Machinery Operation: A New Approach Reflecting User Group Characteristics Chapter 21 Guidelines for the Prevention of WMSDs: The Italian Experience Chapter 22 Assessment of Manual Material Handling Based on Key Indicators: German Guidelines Chapter 23 Manual Lifting Standards: Ergonomic Assessment and Proposals for Redesign Chapter 24 ISO Technical Report 12295: Application Document for ISO Standards on Manual Handling (ISO 11228-1, ISO 11228-2, and ISO 11228-3) and Evaluation of Static Working Postures (ISO 11226) SECTION V Standards for Human-Computer Interaction Chapter 25 Standards, Guidelines, and Style Guides for Human-Computer Interaction Chapter 26 International Standards in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility and Their Application in Operating Systems Chapter 27 Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations: HFES Draft Standard for Trial Use Chapter 28 Practical Universal Design Guidelines: A New Proposal Chapter 29 Virtual Environment Usage Protocols Chapter 30 Location and Arrangement of Displays and Control Actuators Chapter 31 Maximizing the Value of Enterprise Human-Computer Interaction,Standards: Strategies and Applications SECTION VI Management of Occupational Safety and Health Chapter 32 The Benefits of Occupational Health and Safety Standards Chapter 33 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems: Trends, Analysis, and Effectiveness Chapter 34 European Union’s Legal Standard on Risk Assessment Chapter 35 ILO Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems Chapter 36 The Selected Elements of Shaping the Occupational Health and Safety Culture in a Company Based on a Polish PN-N-18001 Standard Chapter 37 Standards in Architectural and Building Acoustics Chapter 38 Development of Medical Devices: Between Regulatory and Standards Requirements Versus Adopted Models SECTION VII Safety and Legal Protection Standards Chapter 39 Printed Warning Signs, Tags, and Labels: Their Choice, Design,and Expectation of Success Chapter 40 Record Keeping and Statistics in Safety and Risk Management Chapter 41 User Needs in Standards—Older People and People with Disabilities SECTION VIII Military Human Factors Standards Chapter 42 The Role of Human Systems Integration Standards in the Modern Department of Defense Acquisition Process SECTION IX Sources of Human Factors and Ergonomics Standards Chapter 43 Sources and Bibliography of Selected Human Factors and Ergonomics Standards


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781032010106
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: CRC Press
  • Height: 254 mm
  • No of Pages: 756
  • Width: 178 mm
  • ISBN-10: 103201010X
  • Publisher Date: 04 Oct 2024
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 1368 gr


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