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1047898
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b802268
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McKeown, Céline.
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Office ergonomics : : practical applications /\ Céline McKeown.
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| Publication Statement
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Boca Raton, FL :: CRC Press,, ©2008.
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xv, 249 pages :: illustrations ;; 25 cm
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084937975X
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: 9780849379758
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-241) and index.
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| Contents
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1. Working posture -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. Sitting versus standing -- 1.3. The back -- 1.4. Posture -- 1.5. Maintenance and monitoring of good posture -- 1.6. Summary -- 2. The design of workstation furniture -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. Desks -- 2.2.1. Desk height -- 2.2.2. Worksurface design -- 2.2.3. Worksurface layout -- 2.2.4. Undersurface features -- 2.3. Partitions -- 2.4. Chairs -- 2.4.1. Seat height adjustment -- 2.4.2. Backrest adjustment -- 2.4.3. Armrests -- 2.4.4. Adjustment mechanisms -- 2.5. Accessories -- 2.5.1. Footrests -- 2.5.2. Wristrests -- 2.5.3. Document holders -- 2.5.4. Screen risers -- 2.5.5. Telephone headsets -- 2.5.6. Reading slopes -- 2.6. Summary -- 3. Workstation trials -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Task analysis -- 3.2.1. Starting the procedure -- 3.2.2. Information collection -- 3.2.3. Recording information -- 3.3. Trials -- 3.4. The roll-out -- 3.5. Summary -- 4. Computer use -- 4.1. Introduction -- 4.2. Desktops -- 4.3. Flat screens -- 4.4. Laptops -- 4.5. Wireless technology -- 4.6. Out-of-office working -- 4.6.1. Home office -- 4.6.2. Mobile offices -- 4.7. Summary -- 5. Screen displays -- 5.1. Introduction -- 5.2. Memory -- 5.2.1. Short-term memory -- 5.2.2. Long-term memory -- 5.3. Displays -- 5.3.1. Fonts -- 5.3.2. Using color -- 5.3.3. Layout -- 5.3.4. Wording -- 5.3.5. Windows -- 5.4. Summary -- 6. Input devices -- 6.1. Introduction -- 6.2. Keyboards -- 6.3. Mouse -- 6.4. Touchpads -- 6.5. Trackball -- 6.6. Joystick -- 6.7. Touchscreens -- 6.8. Graphics tablets -- 6.9. Voice recognition software -- 6.10. General design requirements -- 6.11. Summary -- 7. Organizational issues -- 7.1. Introduction -- 7.2. Job design -- 7.3. Work rate -- 7.4. Rest breaks -- 7.5. Overtime -- 7.6. Incentives -- 7.7. Motivation -- 7.8. Shift work -- 7.9. Compressed working week -- 7.10. Managing change -- 7.11. Summary -- 8. Training -- 8.1. Introduction -- 8.2. The trainees -- 8.3. Training methods -- 8.4. The course -- 8.5. Alternative approaches -- 8.6. Making training more effective -- 8.7. After the course -- 8.8. Summary -- 9. The environment -- 9.1. Introduction -- 9.2. Noise -- 9.3. Lighting -- 9.3.1. Glare -- 9.3.2. Artificial light -- 9.3.3. Natural light -- 9.3.4. Color -- 9.4. Thermal comfort -- 9.5. Summary -- 10. Manual handling -- 10.1. Introduction -- 10.2. Manual handling injuries -- 10.3. Reducing the risk -- 10.3.1. Mechanical assistance -- 10.3.2. Work demands -- 10.3.3. Object characteristics -- 10.3.4. Environmental conditions -- 10.3.5. The person -- 10.4. Training -- 10.5. Summary -- 11. Work-related ill health -- 11.1. Introduction -- 11.2. Upper limb disorders -- 11.2.1. Types of upper limb disorders -- 11.2.1.1. Tenosynovitis -- 11.2.1.2. Carpal tunnel syndrome -- 11.2.1.3. Dupuytren's contracture -- 11.2.1.4. Vibration white finger -- 11.2.1.5. Ganglion -- 11.2.1.6. Epicondylitis -- 11.2.1.7. Tendinitis -- 11.2.1.8. Frozen shoulder -- 11.2.1.9. Thoracic outlet syndrome -- 11.2.1.10. Cervical spondylosis -- 11.2.1.11. Osteoarthritis -- 11.2.2. Causes of upper limb disorders -- 11.2.2.1. Repetition -- 11.2.2.2. Awkward postures -- 11.2.2.3. Static muscle work -- 11.2.2.4. Force -- 11.2.2.5. Duration of exposure -- 11.2.2.6. Other contributory factors -- 11.2.2.7. Psychosocial factors -- 11.2.2.8. Extra-organizational factors -- 11.3. Responding to ULDs -- 11.4. Backache -- 11.5. Visual fatigue -- 11.6. Stress -- 11.7. Summary -- 12. Disability -- 12.1. Introduction -- 12.2. Workstation arrangements -- 12.3. Computer work -- 12.4. General environment -- 12.5 Summary -- 13. Risk assessment -- 13.1. Introduction -- 13.2. Sample checklists -- 14. Case studies -- 14.1. Introduction -- 14.2. Case study A -- 14.3. Case study B -- 14.4. Case study C -- 14.5. Case study D -- 14.6. Case study E --14.7. Case study F.
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| Abstract
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Although many modern offices have invested significantly in ergonomics, there is a lack of consideration for smaller issues, such as type of footrest and position of computer mouse, that are perceived as less important. This text addresses the potential negative impact of such issues.
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Employee health promotion.
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Human engineering.
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Industrial safety.
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Office management.
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Bureaux-- Aménagement.
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Ergonomie.
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Postes de travail (Bureautique)
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Sécurité du travail.
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Arbeitsplatz
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Employee health promotion.
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Ergonomie
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Human engineering.
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Industrial safety.
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Office management.
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Büro.
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| Dewey Classification
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620.8
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| LC Classification
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TA166.M3915 2008
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| NLM classification
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85.52bcl
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CW 3000rvk
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ZG 9090rvk
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