Health, safety, and ergonomics

Health, safety, and ergonomics

Ergonomics is a relatively new discipline concerned with maximizing human efficiency, comfort and skill. It explores and optimizes the interactions between man, machine and the working environment, thus directly contributing to health and safety in the workplace. By referring to relevant themes and...

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Other Authors: Nicholson, Andrew S. (Editor), Ridd, John E. (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford, United Kingdom Butterworth-Heinemann 1988
Subjects:
Accidents, Occupational > prevention & control
Ergonomics
Congress
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