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ISBN: 9781861565044
Year: 2006
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 360
Description:
This practical book describes how the principles of ergonomics
should be applied by occupational therapists. It clearly
demonstrates how to create functional environments to prevent
injuries and enabling people with disabilities to engage in
everyday occupations. Occupational stress and other psychological
variables are considered in the ergonomics of work.
Includes case studies of an administrative secretary,
industrial worker, assembly line food handler and maintenance
worker
Contains a unique insight into the Scandinavian experience in
universal design and everyday ergonomics
Provides material for applying ergonomic principles to the work
environment, including descriptions of the most common injuries
occurring at work, occupational rehabilitation programs, job
analysis, functional capacity assessments, and work samples
ISBN: 9781861565044
Year: 2006
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 360
Description:
This practical book describes how the principles of ergonomics
should be applied by occupational therapists. It clearly
demonstrates how to create functional environments to prevent
injuries and enabling people with disabilities to engage in
everyday occupations. Occupational stress and other psychological
variables are considered in the ergonomics of work.
Includes case studies of an administrative secretary,
industrial worker, assembly line food handler and maintenance
worker
Contains a unique insight into the Scandinavian experience in
universal design and everyday ergonomics
Provides material for applying ergonomic principles to the work
environment, including descriptions of the most common injuries
occurring at work, occupational rehabilitation programs, job
analysis, functional capacity assessments, and work samples