Handbook of standards and guidelines in human factors and ergonomics /

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section I: Standardization Efforts in Human Factors and Ergonomics -- 1. An Overview of International Standardization Efforts in Human Factors and Ergonomics -- 2. Positioning Ergonomics Standards and Standardization -- 3. Ergonomic Performance Standards and Regulations: Their Scientific and Operational Basis -- Section II: Nature of HF/E Standards and Guidelines -- 4. Standardization Efforts in the Fields of Human Factors and Ergonomics -- 5. Overview of National and International Standards and Guidelines -- 6. Balancing Stakeholder Representation: An Example of Stakeholder Involvement in Ergonomics Standardization -- 7. Ergonomics Standards in Ancient China -- 8. Standard in Safety Management That Takes into Account Humans' Irrational Behavior and Decision-Makin -- 9. The Brazilian Federal Standard Applied to Ergonomics -- 10. Design in the Absence of Standards -- 11. Standards of Human Factors/Ergonomics in Cuba: Theoretic-Practical Considerations Developed -- Section III: Standards for Evaluation of Working Postures -- 12. Standards in Anthropometry -- 13. Evaluation of Static Working Postures -- 14. Evaluation of Working Postures and Movements in Relation to Machinery -- 15. Standards on Physical Work: Demands in the Construction Industry -- 16. Safety of Machinery--Human Physical Performance: Manual Handling of Machinery and Component Parts of Machinery -- Section IV: Standards for Manual Material Handling Tasks -- 17. Repetitive Actions and Movements of the Upper Limbs -- 18. Ergonomics of Manual Handling--Part 1: Lifting and Carrying -- 19. Ergonomics of Manual Handling--Part 2: Pushing and Pulling -- 20. Recommended Force Limits for Machinery Operation: A New Approach Reflecting User Group Characteristics -- 21. Guidelines for the Prevention of WMSDs: The Italian Experience -- 22. Assessment of Manual Material Handling Based on Key Indicators: German Guidelines -- 23. Manual Lifting Standards: Ergonomic Assessment and Proposals for Redesign -- 24. ISO Technical Report 12295: Application Document for ISO Standards on Manual Handling (ISO 11228-1, ISO 11228-2, and ISO 11228-3) and Evaluation of Static Working Postures (ISO 11226) Section V: Standards for Human-Computer Interaction -- 25. Standards, Guidelines, and Style Guides for Human-Computer Interaction -- 26. International Standards in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility and Their Application in Operating Systems -- 27. Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations: HFES Draft Standard for Trial Use -- 28. Practical Universal Design Guidelines: A New Proposal -- 29. Virtual Environment Usage Protocols -- 30. Location and Arrangement of Displays and Control Actuators -- 31. Maximizing the Value of Enterprise Human-Computer Interaction Standards: Strategies and Applications -- Section VI: Management of Occupational Safety and Health -- 32. The Benefits of Occupational Health and Safety Standards -- 33. Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems: Trends, Analysis, and Effectiveness -- 34. European Union's Legal Standard on Risk Assessment -- 35. ILO Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems -- 36. The Selected Elements of Shaping the Occupational Health and Safety Culture in a Company Based on a Polish PN-N-18001 Standard -- 37. Standards in Architectural and Building Acoustics -- 38. Development of Medical Devices: Between Regulatory and Standards Requirements Versus Adopted Models -- Section VII: Safety and Legal Protection Standards -- 39. Printed Warning Signs, Tags, and Labels: Their Choice, Design, and Expectation of Success -- 40. Record Keeping and Statistics in Safety and Risk Management -- 41. User Needs in Standards--Older People and People With Disabilities -- Section VIII: Military Human Factors Standards -- 42. The Role of Human Systems Integration Standards in the Modern Department of Defense Acquisition Process -- Section IX: Sources of Human Factors and Ergonomics Standards -- 43. Sources and Bibliography of Selected Human Factors and Ergonomics Standards -- Index.

An overview of standardization efforts in human factors and ergonomics / W. Karowski and A. Szopa.

"With an updated edition including new material in additional chapters, this one-of-a-kind handbook covers not only current standardization efforts, but also anthropometry and optimal working postures, ergonomic human computer interactions, legal protection, occupational health and safety, and military human factor principles. While delineating the crucial role that standards and guidelines play in facilitating the design of advantageous working conditions to enhance individual performance, the handbook suggests ways to expand opportunities for global economic and ergonomic development"-- Provided by publisher.

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