Work Study and Ergonomics

This textbook covers the fundamental concepts of work study and ergonomics in a single volume and includes several pedagogical features.

Lakhwinder Pal Singh (Author)

9781107503366, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 18 October 2018

400 pages
24 x 18.4 x 1.7 cm, 0.55 kg

This book covers the fundamental concepts of work study and ergonomics in a single volume. It discusses the theories of human physiology and cognitive sciences, and evaluates the application of these theories to design a work environment that optimizes work potential and reduces threats of work-related disorders. It provides strategies to design effective work processes and a congenial work environment in order to enhance human well-being and efficiency. The book also explains the ergonomic tools and techniques including biomechanics, work posture assessment tools, anthropometry and work physiology. Using live examples from the industry, the author discusses the principles of work study including string diagram, method study, work sampling and man-machine system. The book demonstrates why it is important to 'fit the job to the man' rather than continuing with conventional practices that 'fit the man to the job'.

List of figures
List of tables
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Productivity and work study
2. Human factors in work study
3. Method study (motion study)
4. Work measurement
5. Wages and incentive plans
6. Introduction to ergonomics
7. Work physiology
8. Biomechanics of manual lifting tasks
9. Risk assessment for distal upper extremities (DUE) disorders
10. Work-related MSDs risk and work postures assessment
11. Office ergonomics
12. Physical stresses
13. Occupational noise exposure
14. Occupational noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL)
15. Occupational heat stress exposure
16. Dust fumes and respiratory system
17. Occupational health and safety
18. Cardiovascular health of steel workers
References.

Subject Areas: Production engineering [TGP], Mechanical engineering [TGB], Mechanical engineering & materials [TG]