Ergonomics in Developing Regions - Needs and Applications

Zusatztext "… brings together accomplished IDC ergonomists with expertise in diverse areas around the globe to report on distinctive situations and requirements in developing arenas, and it points out the dire consequences of not addressing those needs effectively. Research projects and practical illustrations demonstrate the benefits of basic ergonomic interventions in diverse situations and acknowledge the shortage of ergonomists in all developing regions." — ergonomics in design , October 2012 Informationen zum Autor Patricia A. Scott Klappentext With a panel of authors that reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the field! this book chronicles the nuances of differences in aim! practice! and outcome when ergonomists tackle Developing World problems from a Developing World perspective. It includes sections on distinctive situations and requirements in developing areas and the dire consequences of not addressing these needs effectively. The chapters provide modified solutions and delineate the difficulties of establishing ergonomics! providing general concepts and specific applications to diverse industries. It covers links to safety and occupational health and economic costs and benefits. Zusammenfassung Chronicles the nuances of differences in aim, practice, and outcome when ergonomists tackle Developing World problems from a Developing World perspective. This book includes sections on distinctive situations and requirements in developing areas and the dire consequences of not addressing these needs effectively. Inhaltsverzeichnis Distinctive Requirements of Developing Regions. Participatory Approaches. Diverse Ramifications. Application in Specific Industries. Regional Experiences: How Needs Are Being Addressed Universally. Insights and Reflections from Ergonomists around the Globe. Index.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Patricia A. Scott, Patricia A. (Rhodes University Scott
• Mitarbeit: Patricia A. Scott (Herausgeber), Patricia A. (Rhodes University Scott (Herausgeber), Patricia Anne Scott (Herausgeber), Scott Patricia A. (Herausgeber), Waldemar Karwowski (Herausgeber der Reihe)
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 17.06.2009
• EAN: 9781420079111
• ISBN: 978-1-4200-7911-1
• Seiten: 472
• Serien: Ergonomics Design & Management Theory & Applications; Ergonomics Design & Mgmt. Theory & Applications; Ergonomics Design & Mgmt. Theory & Applications
• Themen: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Kunst > Innenarchitektur, Design; Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik > Technik > Sonstiges; Sozialwissenschaften, Recht,Wirtschaft > Wirtschaft > Betriebswirtschaft; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Engineering, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Health & Safety, Engineering: general, Ergonomics