Current trends in ergonomics : selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2nd International Conference on Ergonomics (ICE 2013), September 2-4, 2013, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia / edited by Rosnah Mohd Yusuff [and four others].

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

International Ergonomics Conference, Corporate Author.

Contributor:

Yusuff, Rosnah Mohd.

Conference Name:

International Ergonomics Conference (2nd : 2013 : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), issuing body.

Series:

Advanced Engineering Forum

Advanced engineering forum, 2234-9898 ; volume 10

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human engineering--Congresses.

Human engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (379 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Durnten-Zurich, Switzerland : Trans Tech Publications Ltd, [2013]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2nd International Conference on Ergonomics (ICE 2013), September 2-4, 2013, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The 58 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Digital Human Modeling; Chapter 2: Design for Special Population - Disable and Aging; Chapter 3: Environmental Ergonomics; Chapter 4: Agriculture Ergonomics; Chapter 5: Ergonomics Awareness, Training and Education; Chapter 6: Ergonomics Design; Chapter 7: Ergonomics and Work Design; Chapter 8: Health Care Ergonomics; Chapter 9: Musculoskeletal Disorders; Chapter 10: Transport Ergonomics

Contents:

Current Trends in Ergonomics; Preface, Committee and Sponsors; Table of Contents; Chapter 1: Digital Human Modeling; Virtual Human Modeling and Simulation for Toll Booth Design in Indonesia; RULA Analysis of Work-Related Disorder among Packaging Industry Worker Using Digital Human Modeling (DHM); Applications of DHM in Agricultural Engineering: A Review; Virtual Ergonomics Laboratory: Human Body Dimension Relevance; Tools for User-Centred Design; A Review on Cybersickness and Usability in Virtual Environments; Chapter 2: Design for Special Population

Physical Strain and Risk during Stroller Locomotion on Cross and Combined SlopesErgonomic Living-Dining Room Design to Enhance Assisted Living for Elderly People in Indonesia; Investigation of Sitting Postural Angle and Muscle Activity on Ageing Women Workforce during Computer Task; Interactive Stroller for Increasing Focus Time and Participation in Learning Al Quran for Autistic Children; Chapter 3: Environmental Ergonomics; Experimental Study of Temperature Effect on Human Skin: Discussion of Methodology

Alertness, Visual Comfort, Subjective Preference and Task Performance Assessment under Three Different Light's Colour Temperature among Office WorkersA Review of Research Concerning Lighting in Manufacturing Plants; Optimizing Protective Clothing Design for Hot Outdoor Environments; The Effects of Driving Environment on the Mental Workload of Train Drivers; Chapter 4: Ergonomics in Agriculture; Investigation of Ergonomics Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Disorders among Oil Palm Workers Using Quick Exposure Check (QEC)

Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Disorders Prevalence during Oil Palm Fresh Fruit Bunches Harvesting Using RULADesign and Evaluation New Rice Planter Tool without Mechanical Engine for Improving Conventional Farmer's Posture as Revival of Agriculture's Indonesia; Assessment of Oil Palm Fresh Fruit Bunches Harvesters Working Postures Using Reba; Chapter 5: Ergonomics Awareness, Training and Education; A Review of Studies Concerning Prolonged Standing Working Posture; An Overview of Ergonomics Problems Related to CNC Machining Operations

Investigation on Ergonomics Awareness among Video Display Unit Users - A Case Study among Office Workers in UPNMEffectiveness of Ergonomics Awareness Training Programme in Minimizing the Ergonomic Risk Factors in Dental Surgeons; Review on Accidents Related to Human Factors at Construction Site; A Case for the Introduction of Designers' Safety Education (DSE) for Architects and Civil Engineers; Chapter 6: Ergonomics Product Design; Ergonomic Design of a Scrap Compactor for Small Scale Industries; The Design of Thermal-Insulating Mouse Pad Based on the Effect of Hand Temperature

Design of an Ergonomic Gaming Console

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed January 31, 2014).

ISBN:

3-03826-345-1

OCLC:

899158919