The Rules of Work, 2nd Edition

The Rules of Work, 2nd Edition

by Dan MacLeod
Released October 2012
Publisher(s): CRC Press
ISBN: 9781466560253

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Book description

The experience of the past decade since the publication of the first edition of The Rules of Work: A Practical Engineering Guide to Ergonomics proves just how central ergonomics is for effective production. Revised and updated to reflect new insights from workplace developments, the second edition continues the tradition of providing essential tool

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. The Rules of Work: A Practical Engineering Guide to Ergonomics, Second Edition
  3. Copyright
  4. Table of Contents
  5. About the Author
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Preface to the Second Edition
  8. Part I: The Rules
    1. Introduction: Overview of the Field (1/3)
    2. Introduction: Overview of the Field (2/3)
    3. Introduction: Overview of the Field (3/3)
    4. 1. Work in Neutral Postures
    5. 2. Reduce Excessive Force (1/3)
    6. 2. Reduce Excessive Force (2/3)
    7. 2. Reduce Excessive Force (3/3)
    8. 3. Keep Everything in Easy Reach
    9. 4. Work at Proper Heights
    10. 5. Reduce Excessive Motions
    11. 6. Minimize Fatigue and Static Load
    12. 7. Minimize Pressure Points
    13. 8. Provide Clearance
    14. 9. Move, Exercise, and Stretch
    15. 10. Maintain a Comfortable Environment
    16. 11. Applications (1/4)
    17. 11. Applications (2/4)
    18. 11. Applications (3/4)
    19. 11. Applications (4/4)
    20. 12. Cognitive Ergonomics (1/2)
    21. 12. Cognitive Ergonomics (2/2)
    22. 13. Work Organization
  9. Part II: Measurements and Guidelines
    1. Quantitative Methods: Introduction - Why Measure?
    2. 14. Anthropometry (1/3)
    3. 14. Anthropometry (2/3)
    4. 14. Anthropometry (3/3)
    5. 15. Exertion and Biomechanics (1/3)
    6. 15. Exertion and Biomechanics (2/3)
    7. 15. Exertion and Biomechanics (3/3)
    8. 16. Posture
    9. 17. Motions
    10. 18. Miscellaneous
    11. 19. LIfting Guideline (1/2)
    12. 19. LIfting Guideline (2/2)
    13. 20. Pushing, Pulling, and Carrying Guides
    14. 21. Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA)
    15. 22. Strain Index
    16. 23. Time and Physical Demands Analysis (TAPDA)
    17. 24. Employee Discomfort Surveys
    18. 25. Studies (1/3)
    19. 25. Studies (2/3)
    20. 25. Studies (3/3)
    21. 26. Problem-Solving Process (1/2)
    22. 26. Problem-Solving Process (2/2)
  10. References
  11. Back Cover

Product information

  • Title: The Rules of Work, 2nd Edition
  • Author(s): Dan MacLeod
  • Release date: October 2012
  • Publisher(s): CRC Press
  • ISBN: 9781466560253