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Introduction to Ergonomics, Third Edition Hardcover – 14 August 2008

by Robert Bridger (Author)
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The past decade has seen the development and testing of an increasingly large set of ergonomics tools. With new sections in every chapter, the third edition of Introduction to Ergonomics describes a representative selection of tools and demonstrates how to apply them in practice. In fully researched, stand alone sections with worked examples, the book provides useful, practical skills for dealing with real-world ergonomic problems. The author’s approach is based on a professional model in which specialized skills are backed-up by a good general knowledge of ergonomics. This approach is in accordance with International Ergonomics Association guidelines.

See what’s new in the Third Edition:

    • Ergonomics Workshop sections in each chapter with worked examples and advice for using problem solving tools
    • Guidance for the design of questionnaires, rating scales, and the conduct of surveys applicable across all areas of ergonomics
    • Task analysis examples together with a wide variety of ergonomics checklists and design guidelines
    • Increased coverage of the role of stress and psychological well-being on the health of workers and on systems safety
    • New material for course lectures, examinations, and projects – over 200 essays and exercises
    • Glossary of technical terms
    • New evidence for the cost-effectiveness of ergonomics in practice
    • Advice for further study
    • Updated Instructor’s Manual

    The book’s built-in flexibility allows it to be used in a variety of ways. Reading the main text supplies a general overview of ergonomics in action. Delving deeper, the Ergonomics Workshop sections include tutorials and exercises that provide a basic toolkit for carrying out risk assessments and for solving real-world problems. This multi-level organization allows those studying human factors, psychology, industrial engineering, and occupational ergonomics to get both general knowledge and specialized information. The self-contained chapters are also accessible to non-ergonomics professionals who need to know more about the subject.

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    1. ISBN-10
      0849373069
    2. ISBN-13
      978-0849373060
    3. Edition
      3rd
    4. Publisher
      CRC Press
    5. Publication date
      14 August 2008
    6. Language
      English
    7. Dimensions
      15.88 x 3.81 x 24.13 cm
    8. Print length
      808 pages
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    superbly written and unique historical treatise of how the human factors/ergonomics discipline came to be and how it has progressed over the past century. … a treasure trove of history, mainstay principles, practical examples, and thought-provoking applications for HF/E. This book is an absolute must for professors teaching ergonomics and human engineering at any level. It is replete with concrete examples that make for good didactic lecture material that can incite students to think proactively in implementing design decisions - not only data-based but rooted in workplace practicality. … I highly recommend that all HF/E practitioners, as well as professors in the field, consider this book as a superb guidance source.

    ― Gerald P. Krueger, ERGONOMICS IN DESIGN, Fall 2010

    … a well-known textbook of basic ergonomics now in its third edition. It has a practical, down-to-earth approach to the subject. This new edition has sought to enhance practicability by including an 'ergonomics workshop' in each chapter which gives worked examples and identifies tools or 'instruments' to do specific ergonomic jobs … Rating, four stars (Buy, read, and keep)

    ―Andy Slovak, Occupational Medicine, February 2011

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    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CRC Press; 3rd edition (14 August 2008)
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 808 pages
    • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0849373069
    • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0849373060
    • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.88 x 3.81 x 24.13 cm
    • Customer Reviews:
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      If you haven't already purchased a copy of the third edition of this book, you might like to know all the artwork - over 100 figures - is available FREE.

      You can get the artwork IN MINUTES streamed directly to your computer.

      If you do use the artwork, all I ask is that you ALWAYS acknowledge the source.

      Do not worry about copyright issues if you only want to use the artwork in your teaching or professional presentations. CRC Press and I decided to release it FREE for readers who want to use it this way. However, the artwork IS under copyright control so you can't reproduce it in any of your own publications without permission from CRC.

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Ergonomics for dummies
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    Needed for a course, wonderful text. Good quality textbook, provided all the information needed in an organized manner.
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    Jonathan Gifford
    5.0 out of 5 stars great for any new ergonomic specialist
    Reviewed in the United States on 23 October 2014
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    great for any new ergonomic specialist. Information is conveyed in a manner which is digestible and also makes it easy to retain the information.
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    DBVR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Grounding
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 January 2013
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    This book is first class, it is well made especially the spine, and the paper is high quality which is a good job as it is likely to sit on your desk or bookshelf and be referenced frequently.

    The coverage is comprehensive and the introductory level was detailed enough without being too deep. With a good index and headers for each chapter that prove their worth as you start to use it for reference. The Glossary and Reference sections are further pluses, the reference section can be used as a springboard to discover more detail on a topic once introduced to it.

    Also containing tabular data, examples of tools and workshops showing how to use them. An "Essay and Exercises" section is included at the end of each chapter (Solutions and further information for the exercises are in a separate book). These sections are a useful preamble for those taking related studies. Overall it is a very good introduction and will help lay the foundations for further and more detailed study.
    I have on being introduced to a new topic, tool or facet of Ergonomics returned to this book for an initial explanation before further study.

    The only quibble is that the whole book is printed without the use of colour which in some chapters could improve it further.

    Not many introductions achieve the balance of depth and comprehensive coverage that this one does.
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    Elaine
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    Reviewed in the United States on 1 April 2018
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    good product
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    R. Herriott
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction and overview of practical ergonomics
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 November 2011
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    Students of design engineering and design students (especially product design and automotive design) ought to have this book on their shelves. It details the main areas of concern for incorporating human factors into design. Some of the information is immediately useful as reference material to check design work (interfaces and control, for example) while other parts are a handy guide as to where an ergonomics professional should be called in to help. I can't stress enough how useful this book would be to automotive design students who have a clear tendency to strongly over-emphasise form at the expense of function. A good designer can strike a balance and this book would be a good tool to help finding that balance. It's clear, well written and easy to navigate.
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