Kroemer, K. H. E., 1933-

Fitting the human : introduction to ergonomics / Karl H.E. Kroemer. - 6th ed. - Boca Raton : CRC Press, c2009. - xix, 437 pages : illustrations 25 cm.

Rev. ed. of: Fitting the task to the human / by K.H.E. Kroemer and E. Grandjean. 5th ed. c1997.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 407-419) and index.

Body sizes -- Mobility -- Muscular work -- Body strength and load handling -- How we see -- How we hear -- How we sense objects and energy -- How we experience indoor and outside climates -- Mental activities -- Hard physical work -- Light and moderate work -- Workload and stress -- Working with others -- The organization and you -- Working hours -- Night and shift work -- Designing the home -- Office design -- Computer design -- Workplace design -- Making work pleasant and efficient.

9781420055399 (hardback : alk. paper)

2008020478

101473082 DNLM


Work--Physiological aspects.
Human mechanics.
Human engineering.
Industrial hygiene.
Human Engineering.
Occupational Health.

QP 309 / .G7313 2009

612/.042

2008 N-264 WA 400 / K93p 2009a