Ergonomics

This newly updated edition presents a global perspective on ergonomics, addressing its application across occupational, recreational, design, and technological environments. This comprehensive textbook reflects the technological advancements that have reshaped the field, offering revised chapters, the integration of previously separate topics, and the addition of two entirely new chapters. With an emphasis on cultural sensitivity and inclusive representation, the book takes a modern approach to ergonomics with diversity at the heart of it.
Readers will find a complete and ready-to-use resource ideal for both instruction and independent study. The book features real-world examples, case studies, and innovative applications that help bridge theory and practice. Students and professionals will benefit from enhanced accessibility to global perspectives, a wide range of ergonomics software, and detailed guides for research and project development. It presents readers with the tools to understand, teach, and apply ergonomic principles effectively in both academic and practical settings.
Ergonomics, Second Edition is designed for a broad audience including researchers and students in human factors, industrial and organizational psychology, sociology, biomechanics, medicine, and design disciplines. It is also an essential resource for human resource professionals, industrial engineers, ergonomists, psychologists, HCI specialists, educators, and architects.
This textbook also contains ancillary materials including manuals, templates, and curated resources.

1. Introduction to Ergonomics, History of the Field and Associated Legislative Agencies. 2. Overview of the Systems Body and will Serve as a Refresher of Select Material Learned in Anatomy, Biology, and Physiology Courses. 3. Introduction to muscular Work and Innervations of the Muscular System. 4. Introduction to the Study of Human Body Dimensions or Anthropometry. 5. Application of Ergonomic Principles to the Design of Work Places and Hand Tools. 6. Application of Ergonomic Principles in Design of High-Tech, Mobile and Personal Devices. 7. Introduction to Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Including History of Disorders, Causal Factors, Mitigation Strategies. 8. Introduction to Work Physiology with Discussion of the Principles of Heavy Work, Evaluating Physical Workload, and Fatigue. 9. Overview of Cognitive Ergonomics and Information Processing as Well as an Explanation of Principles for the Design of Controls and Displays. 10. Introduction to Product Liability and the Impact of Ergonomics in Design on the Consumer.