/ Don B. Chaffin, Gunnar B.J. Andersson, Bernard J. Martin
4th ed.
Hoboken, N.J. :
: Wiley-Interscience,
, c2006.
xv, 360 p.
:29 cm.
English
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Occupational biomechanics as a speciality -- 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 -- Guidelines for work in sitting postures -- Biomechanical considerations in machine control and workplace design -- Hand-tool design guidelines -- Guidelines for whole-body and segmental vibration -- Worker selection, training, and personal protective device consideration.