Work design : occupational ergonomics / Stephan Konz, Steven Johnson.

Earlier edition: Work design : industrial ergonomics.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 579-602) and index.

Machine derived contents note: Brief Contents -- PART I Introduction to Work Design -- 1 Technological Society -- 2 Anatomy, Biomechanics, Work Physiology, and Anthropometry -- PART II The Design Process -- 3 Criteria -- 4 Engineering Design -- 5 Search for Solutions -- 6 Operations Analysis -- 7 Occurrence Sampling -- PART III Ergonomic Guidelines -- 8 Macro Ergonomics -- 9 Organization of Work Stations -- 10 Office Ergonomics -- 11 Workstation Design -- 12 Musculoskeletal Disorders -- 13 Manual Handling -- 14 Handtools -- 15 Controls -- 16 Displays -- 17 Error Reduction -- 18 Safety -- 19 Temporal Ergonomics -- PART IV Work Environments -- 20 Vision and Illumination -- 21 Hearing and Noise -- 22 Climate -- 23 Chemical Environment -- PART V Work Measurement -- 24 Determining Time/Job -- 25 Time Study -- 26 Predetermined Time Systems -- 27 Standard Data -- PART VI Implementing the Design -- 28 Job Instruction/Training -- 29 Managing an Ergonomics Program -- 30 Managing Change -- ndex -- Contents -- Preface -- Part I Introduction to Work Design -- Chapter 1 Technological Society -- Work Smart, Not Hard -- Efficiency of a Job or Operation -- Review Questions -- Chapter 2 Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Work Physiology -- Musculoskeletal Anatomy -- Biomechanics of Muscular Movement -- Cardiovascular Anatomy -- Metabolism -- Response to Exercise -- Cardiovascular Limits -- Responses to Mental Work -- Fit the Job to the Person -- Population Values -- Statistical Calculations -- Review Questions -- Part II The Design Process -- Chapter 3 Criteria -- Organizations -- Employees -- Work Design Criteria -- Review Questions -- Chapter 4 Engineering Design -- Scientific Method -- Engineering Design -- Cost Allocation -- Return on Investment -- Cost Analysis -- Review Questions -- Chapter 5 Search for Solutions -- Unstructured Search -- Structured Search: Systematic -- Structured Search: SEARCH -- Review Questions -- Chapter 6 Operations Analysis -- Location of One Item -- Systematic Layout of Multiple Items -- Important Items First (Pareto) -- Flow Diagrams and Process Charts -- Multi-Activity Charts -- Fish Diagrams -- Decision Structure Tables -- Subjective Opinions -- Evolutionary Operation of Processes (EVOP) -- Project Scheduling -- Review Questions -- Chapter 7 Occurrence Sampling -- Problem -- Required Number of Observations -- Representative Sample -- Data Gathering -- Data Analysis -- Applications of Occurrence Sampling -- Review Questions -- Part III Ergonomic Guidelines -- Chapter 8 Macro Ergonomics -- Plan the Work, Then Work the Plan -- Reward Results -- Optimize System Availability -- Minimize Idle Capacity -- Use Filler Jobs or Filler People -- Communicate Information -- Review Questions -- Chapter 9 Organization of Workstations -- Use Specialization Even Though It Sacrifices Versatility -- Consider Group Technology -- Consider Both Non-Progressive and Progressive Assembly -- Balance Flow Lines -- Minimize Material Handling Cost -- Decouple Tasks -- Make Several Identical Items at the Same Time -- Combine Operations and Functions -- Vary Environmental Stimulation Inversely with Task Stimulation -- Review Questions -- Chapter 10 Office Ergonomics -- How Office Layout Differs from Factory Layout -- Types of Office Arrangements -- Furniture -- Security -- Special Areas -- Review Questions -- Chapter 11 Workstation Design -- Avoid Static Loads and Fixed Work Postures -- Reduce Musculoskeletal Disorders -- Set the Work Height at 50 mm Below the Elbow -- Furnish Every Employee with an Adjustable Chair -- Use the Feet as Well as the Hands -- Use Gravity; Don¿t Oppose It -- Conserve Momentum -- Use Two-Hand Motions Rather Than One-Hand Motions -- Use Parallel Motions for Eye Control of Two-Hand Motions -- Use Rowing Motions for Two-Hand Motions -- Pivot Motions About the Elbow -- Use the Preferred Hand -- Keep Arm Motions in the Normal Work Area -- Let the Small Person Reach; Let the Large Person Fit -- Review Questions -- Chapter 12 Musculoskeletal Disorders -- General Comments -- Hand/Wrist -- Shoulder/Neck/Elbow -- Back -- Leg -- Review Questions -- Chapter 13 Manual Handling -- Background -- Pushing and Pulling -- Holding -- Carrying -- Lifting -- Guidelines for Manual Handling -- Review Questions -- Chapter 14 Handtools -- Use Special-Purpose Tools -- Design Tools to Be Used by Either Hand -- Power with Motors More Than with Muscles -- Use the Proper Grip -- Make the Grip the Proper Thickness, Shape, and Length -- Make the Grip Surface Smooth, Compressible, and Nonconductive -- Consider the Angles of the Forearm, Grip, and Tool -- Use the Appropriate Muscle Group -- Review Questions -- Chapter 15 Controls -- Select the Proper Type of Control -- Select the Proper Control Characteristics -- Prevent Unintended Activation -- Prevent Incorrect Identification -- Make Accomplishments Equal Intentions -- Properly Locate and Arrange the Controls -- Review Questions -- Chapter 16 Displays -- Select Legible Characters -- Arrange Characters and Symbols -- Decide Among Menus, Tables, Formulas, Graphs, Symbolic Messages, and Maps -- Project Your Message -- Select the Instrument Display -- Locate/Arrange the Display -- Review Questions -- Chapter 17 Error Reduction -- Introduction -- Error Analysis Techniques -- Error Reduction Guidelines -- Review Questions -- Chapter 18 Safety -- Introduction -- Reduction of Unsafe Conditions -- Unsafe Acts -- Medical Management -- Review Questions -- Chapter 19 Temporal Ergonomics -- Fatigue -- Shiftwork -- Guidelines -- Review Questions -- Part IV Work Environments -- Chapter 20 Vision and Illumination -- The Eye and Light -- Reduction of Visual Problems -- General Lighting -- Special Lighting -- Review Questions -- Chapter 21 Hearing and Noise -- The Ear -- Noise -- Effects of Noise -- Noise Reduction -- Review Questions -- Chapter 22 Climate -- Air Volume and Quality -- Comfort -- Heat Stress -- Cold Stress -- Review Questions -- Chapter 23 Chemical Environment -- Poisons -- Poison Routes -- Poison Targets -- Poison Elimination -- Threshold Limit Values -- Controls -- Review Questions -- Part V Work Measurement -- Chapter 24 Determining Time/Job -- Why Determine Time/Job? -- Establishing Time Standards -- Allowances -- Learning -- Documenting, Using, and Maintaining -- Standards -- Review Questions -- Chapter 25 Time Study -- Overview -- Preparation -- Timing -- Rating -- Review Questions -- Chapter 26 -- Predetermined Time Systems -- History and Development -- Methods-Time Measurement -- Most Work Measurement System -- Modapts -- Comments on Predetermined Time Systems -- Review Questions -- Chapter 27 Standard Data -- Reasons for Standard Data -- Standard Data Structure -- Curve Fitting -- Review Questions -- Part VI Implementing the Design -- Chapter 28 Job Instruction/Training -- Problem -- Medium and the Message -- Training (Memorization) -- Job Aids -- Review Questions -- Chapter 29 Managing Change -- Challenge of Change -- Process of Change -- Quality Circles -- Proposing Change -- Goal of Job Evaluation -- Job Description -- Arranging Jobs in Order -- Review Questions -- Chapter 30 Managing an Ergonomics Program -- History of Ergonomics Programs -- Organizational Functions Involved in an Ergonomics Program -- Program Elements -- Review Questions -- References -- Index.

This book gives readers the tools they need to achieve work design that is ergonomically effective while remaining economically feasible. Whether studying work design/ergonomics in a college classroom, preparing for the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) exam, or working as a professional in the field, readers can depend on this book to provide them with the information they need. Work Design is a single source for ergonomics, work design, and work measurement. Its engineering orientation equips readers with practical design information and procedures; its explicit organization, conversational style, and clear explanations make it easy to read and understand. The book's many charts and graphics dynamically illustrate important concepts and principles, and its extensive references give readers confidence in the material.