This book is a compilation of papers presented in the International Ergonomics Conference, HWWE-2007held at Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal during Decemeber 10-12, 2007. The proceedings of HWWE 2007 titled "Developments in Agricultural and Industrial Ergonomics" has been brought out in two volumes, Vol. 1(General Studies) and Vol-2 (Women at Work). This volume contains two sections namely Women in Agriculture and Women at Work and Home.
This book is a compilation of papers presented in the International Ergonomics Conference, HWWE-2007 held at Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal during December 10-12, 2007. The proceedings of HWWE 2007 titled "Developments in Agricultural and Industrial Ergonomics" has been brought out in two volumes, Vol. 1(General Studies) and Vol-2 (Women at Work). This volume contains section on Anthropometry and Work Place Design, Work and Sport Physiology, Physical Environment, Cognitive/Design Ergonomics, Ergonomics in Agriculture, Ergonomics in Industry and Occupational Health and Safety.
Successful interaction with products, tools and technologies depends on usable designs and accommodating the needs of potential users without requiring costly training. In this context, this book is concerned with emerging ergonomics in design concepts, theories and applications of human factors knowledge focusing on the discovery, design and understanding of human interaction and usability issues with products and systems for their improvement. This book will be of special value to a large variety of professionals, researchers and students in the broad field of human modeling and performance who are interested in feedback of devices’ interfaces (visual and haptic), user-centered design, and design for special populations, particularly the elderly. We hope this book is informative, but even more - that it is thought provoking. We hope it inspires, leading the reader to contemplate other questions, applications, and potential solutions in creating good designs for all.
This book presents select proceedings of the 3rd Innovative Product Design and Intelligent Manufacturing System (IPDIMS 2020), held at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, 30–31 December 2021. This volume covers the latest research topics in design and manufacturing fields of engineering. Some of the themes covered include Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, advanced robotics and CAD/CAM/CIM. This book will be useful for students, researchers and professionals in the disciplines of mechatronics, mechanical, manufacturing, production and industrial engineering, especially those working on improvements in manufacturing technologies and development of resilient infrastructure in industry.
This book explores the interplay of farm mechanization, human factors and climatic and other environmental uncertainty in agriculture, using an ergonomics based approach to discuss solutions to the traditionally acknowledged vulnerability of the sector. It converges contemporary research documentation, case studies and international standards on agricultural ergonomics, engineering anthropometry, human factors, basic occupational health services, safety management, human performance and system sustainability to provide a handy reference to students and professionals working to optimize agricultural output while balancing the rational utilization of labour in agricultural practices and human well-being.
With contributions from an international group of authors with diverse backgrounds, this set comprises all fourteen volumes of the proceedings of the 4th AHFE Conference 21-25 July 2012. The set presents the latest research on current issues in Human Factors and Ergonomics. It draws from an international panel that examines cross-cultural differences, design issues, usability, road and rail transportation, aviation, modeling and simulation, and healthcare.
This volume presents a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of ergonomics. It details the practical application of ergonomic principles in solving actual problems in the workplace, and reviews ergonomic case studies from various industries. It also contains helpful ergonomic tables; a work-saving list of vendors of ergonomic tools, software and video-training materials; and convenient ergonomic check lists.
This book presents the proceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018), held on August 26-30, 2018, in Florence, Italy. By highlighting the latest theories and models, as well as cutting-edge technologies and applications, and by combining findings from a range of disciplines including engineering, design, robotics, healthcare, management, computer science, human biology and behavioral science, it provides researchers and practitioners alike with a comprehensive, timely guide on human factors and ergonomics. It also offers an excellent source of innovative ideas to stimulate future discussions and developments aimed at applying knowledge and techniques to optimize system performance, while at the same time promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of individuals. The proceedings include papers from researchers and practitioners, scientists and physicians, institutional leaders, managers and policy makers that contribute to constructing the Human Factors and Ergonomics approach across a variety of methodologies, domains and productive sectors. This volume includes papers addressing the following topics: Ergonomics in Manufacturing, Agriculture, Building and Construction, and Mining, and Human Factors and Sustainable Development.
Topics Include: applications of engineering anthropometry, postural strain and discomfort, industrial injury prevention, manual materials handling, and ergonomics of rehabilitation and healthcare systems.
