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Occupational ergonomics : work related musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb and back / [edited by] Francesco Violante, Asa Kilbom, and Thomas Armstrong.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Musculoskeletal system--Diseases.
- Musculoskeletal system.
- Musculoskeletal system--Wounds and injuries.
- Industrial accidents.
- Human engineering.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (233 p.)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- London ; New York : Taylor & Francis, 2000.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- "Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are the leading cause of worker impairment, disability, compensation costs and loss of productivity in industrialized countries. The aging of the workforce and the increased diffusion of physically demanding jobs contribute to the widespread concern about musculoskeletal disorders.The effective prevention of work related musculoskeletal disorders needs a multidisciplinary approach, drawing together experience from backgrounds in engineering, mechanics, physiology, occupational medicine and psychology; all considered in the context of ergonomics.This book is a collection of lectures on both back and upper limb musculoskeletal disorders presented at an International Course sponsored by the Nordic Institute for Advanced Training in Occupational Health (NIVA), and the University of Bologna in September 1999. The lectures were given by renowned international researchers on the subject and therefore the book provides a comprehensive overview of all critical issues related to musculoskeletal disorders at work. The book forms an update to the latest research in the field and will interest a wide range of professionals and researchers in ergonomics as well as in the fields from which the material is drawn.The book covers the main topics addressed in dealing with occupational ergonomics including: "occupational biomechanics * physiology * epidemiology * psychosocial issues * medical diagnosis and management * ergonomic solutions"--Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Book Cover; Title; Contents; Preface by Elisabeth LagerlOf; Editors and contributors; Methodological issues in epidemiologic studies of musculoskeletal disorders; Epidemiology of work-related back disorders; Epidemiology of neck and upper limb disorders and workb-lace factors; Psychosocial factors at work in relation to musculoskeletal conditions; implications for job design and rehabilitation; Analysis and design of jobs for control of work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs); The psychophysical approach to risk assessment in work-related musculoskeletal disorders
- Health disorders caused by occupational exposure to vibrationScreening for upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders: research and practice; Surveillance for musculoskeletal problems; Case definition for upper limb disorders; Back risk factors: an overview; Psychophysical studies of materials handling: NIOSH lifting equation; Biomechanical models in high exertion manual jobs; Cost-benefit of ergonomic improvements; Clinical case management and rehabilitation of workers with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders: a model for integration of medical and ergonomic approaches
- Experiences in redesigning jobs featuring repetitive tasksRegulatory issues in Occupational Ergonomics; Index
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9786610406036
- 9781040215562
- 1040215564
- 9780429178603
- 0429178603
- 9781482268287
- 1482268280
- 9781280406034
- 1280406038
- 9780585449043
- 058544904X
- 9780203484913
- 0203484916
- OCLC:
- 614849516
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