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Advances in Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors

Proceedings of the AHFE 2017 International Conference on Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors, July 17-21, 2017, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, California, USA

Editors:

  1. Ravindra S. Goonetilleke

    1. Department of IELM, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Kowloon, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong

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  2. Waldemar Karwowski

    1. Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA

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  • Discusses human body's responses to physical and physiological work demands
  • Identifies ergonomic risk factors in the workplace
  • Describes new methods to assess and control risks in the workplace
  • Explores critical aspects in the design of any human-centered technological system
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing (AISC, volume 602)

Conference series link(s): AHFE: International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics

Conference proceedings info: AHFE 2017.

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Table of contents (51 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Biomechanics and Ergonomic Modeling

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Hand Arm Vibration, Grip Strength Assessment and the Prevalence of Health Disorders Among Stone Crushing Workers

      • Zahid Rashid, Muhammad Shafiq, Paola Cocca, Filippo Marciano, Aisha Tayyab
      Pages 3-13

    3. Understanding Shoulder Injury

      • Stephen Morrissey
      Pages 14-22

    7. Anthropometric Evaluation of the Design of the Classroom Desk for the Eighth and the Ninth Grades of Benghazi Schools

      • Ahamed Altaboli, Najia Nawras, Ahmed Mahdi, Hanin Alzardomi, Mohammed Alyseri, Mhammed Alkendi
      Pages 52-59

    8. The Biomechanics and Ergonomics of the Impact of Anti-fatigue Mats on Decreasing Whole Body Vibration

      • Redha Taiar, Xavier Chiementin, Ellie Abdi, Guillaume Polidori, Tareq Ahram
      Pages 60-66

  3. Ergonomic Evaluation and Interventions

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 67-67
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    3. A Study of Incentive Stimulating Human Error Activity on Public Service

      • Risako Shiraishi, Minami Wakata, Kumiko Takahashi, Yusaku Okada
      Pages 75-80

    4. An Interview Study on Children’s Spectacle Frame Fit

      • Jiaxin Zhang, Yan Luximon
      Pages 81-88

    5. A Comparative Study of the Effects of Electrical Stimulation and Intermittent Compressive Forces on Soft Tissue Mechanical Properties

      • Ben-Yi Liau, Chien-Liang Chen, Yih-Kuen Jan, Hsin-Ying Chiu, Pei-Syuan He, Chi-Wen Lung
      Pages 89-97

    6. Prospective Design of Seating Systems for Digitalized Working Worlds

      • Nico Feller, Ulf Müller, Kim-Hoa Huynh, Wolfgang Potthast, Thomas Dupré, Joanna Funck
      Pages 98-105

    7. Human Factors Field Evaluation of a Blast Debris Protection Design Concept

      • Katherine Blake Mitchell, Jay McNamara, Kristine Isherwood
      Pages 106-113

    8. An Ergonomic Analysis of the Traditional Sorbetes Cart

      • Angela Marie Fausto, Carla Ocampo, Krisella Robles, Benette Custodio
      Pages 114-123

    11. Assessment in Office Work and Productivity

      • Jenny Rodríguez-García, Fernanda Maradei
      Pages 145-152
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Other Volumes

  1. Advances in Human Aspects of Transportation

  2. Advances in The Human Side of Service Engineering

  3. Advances in Affective and Pleasurable Design

  4. Advances in Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering

  5. Advances in Design for Inclusion

  6. Advances in Ergonomics in Design

  7. Advances in Human Error, Reliability, Resilience, and Performance

  8. Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices

  9. Advances in Human Factors in Simulation and Modeling

  10. Advances in Human Factors and Systems Interaction

  11. Advances in Human Factors in Cybersecurity

  12. Advances in Human Factors, Business Management and Leadership

  13. Advances in Human Factors in Robots and Unmanned Systems

  14. Advances in Human Factors in Training, Education, and Learning Sciences

  15. Advances in Human Factors, Software, and Systems Engineering

  16. Advances in Human Factors in Energy: Oil, Gas, Nuclear and Electric Power Industries

  17. Advances in Human Factors, Sustainable Urban Planning and Infrastructure

  18. Advances in Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors

  19. Advances in Human Factors in Sports, Injury Prevention and Outdoor Recreation

  20. Advances in Safety Management and Human Factors

  21. Advances in Social & Occupational Ergonomics

  22. Advances in Ergonomics of Manufacturing: Managing the Enterprise of the Future

  23. Advances in Usability and User Experience

  24. Advances in Human Factors in Wearable Technologies and Game Design

  25. Advances in Communication of Design

  26. Advances in Cross-Cultural Decision Making

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About this book

This book reports on the state of the art in physical ergonomics and is concerned with the design of products, process, services, and work systems to assure their productive, safe, and satisfying use by people. With focus on the human body's responses to physical and physiological work demands, repetitive strain injuries from repetition, vibration, force, and posture are the most common types of issues examined, along with their design implications. The book explores a wide range of topics in physical ergonomics, which includes the consequences of repetitive motion, materials handling, workplace safety, and usability in the use of portable devices, design, working postures, and the work environment. Mastering physical ergonomics and safety engineering concepts is fundamental to the creation of products and systems that people are able to use, as well as the avoidance of stresses and minimization of the risk of accidents. Based on the AHFE 2017 Conference on Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors, July 17-21, 2017, in Los Angeles, California, USA, this book provides readers with a comprehensive view of the current challenges in Physical Ergonomics, which are a critical aspect in the design of any human-centered technological system, and factors influencing human performance.
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Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of IELM, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Kowloon, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong

    Ravindra S. Goonetilleke

  • Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA

    Waldemar Karwowski

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