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Ergonomics, Work and Health

  • Textbook
  • © 1991

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Authors:
  1. Stephen Pheasant
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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Prologue

    • Stephen Pheasant
    Pages 1-2

  3. Introduction

    • Stephen Pheasant
    Pages 3-23

  4. The Physiology of Work

    • Stephen Pheasant
    Pages 24-56

  5. Back Pain at Work

    • Stephen Pheasant
    Pages 57-76

  6. Repetitive Strain Injuries

    • Stephen Pheasant
    Pages 77-97

  7. Posture

    • Stephen Pheasant
    Pages 98-115

  8. Work Design

    • Stephen Pheasant
    Pages 116-138

  9. Stress, Fatigue and the Working Environment

    • Stephen Pheasant
    Pages 139-164

  10. Shiftwork

    • Stephen Pheasant
    Pages 165-175

  11. Accidents, Errors and Interfaces

    • Stephen Pheasant
    Pages 176-195

  12. Visual Work

    • Stephen Pheasant
    Pages 196-211

  13. The Ergonomics of Seating

    • Stephen Pheasant
    Pages 212-230

  14. Working with Computers

    • Stephen Pheasant
    Pages 231-252

  15. Driving

    • Stephen Pheasant
    Pages 253-260

  16. Hand Function and Tool Design

    • Stephen Pheasant
    Pages 261-276

  17. Lifting and Handling

    • Stephen Pheasant
    Pages 277-319

  18. Clinical Ergonomics

    • Stephen Pheasant
    Pages 320-328

  19. Epilogue: Macroergonomics

    • Stephen Pheasant
    Pages 329-330

  20. Back Matter

    Pages 331-358
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This book introduces the main elements of ergonomics to the medical professions. Written by a well-known ergonomist, it explains how improvements to working (and resting) conditions and design can help both professionals and patients. Such an understanding is essential when dealing with the pains and strains all too frequently encountered by GPs, physiotherapists, OTs, osteopaths, chiropractors and occupational physicians.

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