Occupational Biomechanics, 3rd Edition
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DON B. CHAFFIN is the G. Lawton and Louise G. Johnson Professor of Industrial and Operations Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Occupational Health, and Director of the Human Motion Simulation Laboratory at the University of Michigan. GUNNAR B. J. ANDERSSON is Chairman and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.
BERNARD J. MARTIN is Associate Professor at the Center for Ergonomics at the University of Michigan.
BERNARD J. MARTIN is Associate Professor at the Center for Ergonomics at the University of Michigan.
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Occupational Biomechanics as a Specialty.
The Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System.
Anthropometry in Occupational Biomechanics.
Mechanical Work-Capacity Evaluation.
Bioinstrumentation for Occupational Biomechanics.
Occupational Biomechanical Models.
Methods of Classifying and Evaluating Manual Work.
Manual Material- Handling Limits.
Sitting.
Biomechanical Considerations in Machine Control and Workplace Design.
Hand-Tool Design Guidelines.
Guidelines for Whole-Body and Segmental Vibrations.
Worker Selection, Training, and Personal Protective Device Considerations.
Summary.
Appendices.
Index.
The Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System.
Anthropometry in Occupational Biomechanics.
Mechanical Work-Capacity Evaluation.
Bioinstrumentation for Occupational Biomechanics.
Occupational Biomechanical Models.
Methods of Classifying and Evaluating Manual Work.
Manual Material- Handling Limits.
Sitting.
Biomechanical Considerations in Machine Control and Workplace Design.
Hand-Tool Design Guidelines.
Guidelines for Whole-Body and Segmental Vibrations.
Worker Selection, Training, and Personal Protective Device Considerations.
Summary.
Appendices.
Index.
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"...this book is a valuable resource for any advanced ergonomist interested in physical ergonomics...provides valuable research information.." --Ergonomics in Design Summer 2000
