Ergonomics and Safety in Hand Tool DesignThis book focuses exclusively on ergonomics in the design and use of hand tools. Hand tools have been an integral supplement to the human hand since the beginning of civilization. Recently, they have been pinpointed as a prominent cause of workplace disease. Cumulative Trauma Disorders such as Tendonitus, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Raynaud's Syndrome are caused by the specialization of motion employed when using a screw driver, the shock to the hand and wrist when a hammer strikes a nail, or the vibration of a power saw. Ergonomics and Safety in Hand Tool Design explores the relationship between Biomechanics, Safety, and Ergonomics allowing the reader to recognize, evaluate, and control ergonomic risk factors and improve hand tool design. After a history of hand tool use and design, the book is broken down by the various disciplines as they apply to hand tools, taking a broad approach. The author gives special attention to safe design and use, illustrated with detailed diagrams. The text serves as a guide to the human factors in safety and ergonomics for safety professionals. |
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Contents
Chapter | 1 |
Chapter | 15 |
Chapter 4 | 23 |
Chapter 5 | 29 |
Circulatory System | 42 |
Chapter 7 | 59 |
Chapter 8 | 71 |
Chapter 9 | 79 |
Chapter 10 | 87 |
Chapter 11 | 97 |
| 107 | |
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References to this book
Ergonomics For Beginners: A Quick Reference Guide, Second Edition Jan Dul,Bernard Weerdmeester No preview available - 2001 |
Bibliographic information
| Title | Ergonomics and Safety in Hand Tool Design |
| Author | Charles A. Cacha |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | CRC Press, 1999 |
| ISBN | 1566703085, 9781566703086 |
| Length | 128 pages |
| Subjects | › Technology & Engineering / Engineering (General) Technology & Engineering / Industrial Health & Safety |
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