Ergonomics for Beginners: A Quick Reference Guide [Paperback]

Jan Dul (Author), Bernard Weerdmeester (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0748400796 | ISBN-13: 978-0748400799 | Publication Date: June 29, 1993 | Edition: Reprint

Offering a practical introduction to the field of ergonomics, this title is a revised edition of the Dutch text "Vademecum Ergonomie" . It provides a comprehensive summary of what is important in the application of ergonomics to the world of work. Both as an aid to the implementation of ergonomics and as a ready source of reference, it will contribute to the enhancement of equipment, technical systems and tasks worldwide, in any industrial enterprise and private household.; "Ergonomics for Begineers" aims to bring about a wider understanding of ergonomics and how to apply it, increasing the awareness of what the subject can do, embracing as it does the concepts of designing work for human satisfaction as well as human feasibility. It shows the steps by which management, workforce and users can reach that optimum state of balance.

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Dul; Jan Erasmus University, Netherlands,Weerdmeester; B. A. TNO Institute, Netherlands, --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 134 pages
• Publisher: CRC Press; Reprint edition (June 29, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0748400796
• ISBN-13: 978-0748400799
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,140,996 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ergonomics For Beginners: A Quick Reference Guide, July 13, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Ergonomics For Beginners: A Quick Reference Guide, Second Edition (Paperback)

I picked up a copy of the first edition of this book while working on my master's degree in ergonmics. I found it to be a useful quick reference. Once working as an ergonomist it proved to be a valuable tool. It is small enough to be easy to carry along when going out to work sites. The various illustrations are simple and clear; handy when explaining a concept. I've recommended it to workers, managers and supervisors who wanted a low-cost reference. It is a tool they can use after I'm gone to answer basic questions. In short, if you want one book about ergonomics and are concerned about cost then this one would be an excellent choice.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars research and design info, October 17, 2000

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nychen (GA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ergonomics for Beginners: A Quick Reference Guide (Paperback)

great book for beginners! lots of wonderful simple to understand images and captions follow. very informative about the requirements of ergonomics in the design field and how it affects products. cheap enough to buy and keep for reference on your own bookshelf - very handy!

1 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Ergomonics For Beginners, June 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Ergonomics for Beginners: A Quick Reference Guide (Paperback)

This valuable book is loaded with imformation to help with work station and tool design, human anthropometrics, and much more. I highly recommend this book.