Industrial Ergonomics in Apparel Manufacturing
Industrial Ergonomics in Apparel Manufacturing

Author: Dr. Prabir Jana

Publisher: Apparel Resources Publication

Published: 2020-06-10

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13:

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‘Ergonomics’ in simple term means ‘the study of the efficiency of persons in their working environment’. Both in Europe and the United States, the use of principles to improve efficiency in the workplace began around the turn of the twentieth century, but it was only in 1949 when the term ‘ergonomics’ was first adopted. ‘Ergonomics’ is the science behind posture and risk analysis of workers, understanding the reasons for repetitive strain injuries and workplace re-engineering for a healthy and thus a productive organisation.

Ergonomics in the Garment Industry
Ergonomics in the Garment Industry

Author: Gordana Colovic

Publisher:

Published: 2014-07

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 9780857098221

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Ergonomics in the garment industry imparts knowledge on ergonomics and safety at work in the garment manufacturing industry. Chapters discuss ergonomics development; divisions of ergonomics; ergonomic conditions of work; ergonomic principles; and ergonomic design of the workplace.

Ergonomics in the Garment Industry
Ergonomics in the Garment Industry

Author: Gordana Colovic

Publisher: WPI Publishing

Published: 2014-02-14

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9789380308371

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The book discusses the importance of ergonomics in the garment industry, with a detailed scientific analysis and examples from the industry. Application of ergonomics through the standardization of micro and macro environments in the garment industry provides an example of how design impacts the present and future processes; increases the efficiency and productivity of production; and improves the health, safety, and comfort of people in the working environment.

Ergonomics in Fashion Design
Ergonomics in Fashion Design

Author: Prabir Mukhopadhyay

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-09-02

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 9811945349

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This volume discusses the relevance of different ergonomic principles in fashion, lifestyle, and accessory design. Written in a simple and concise language, the book makes the subject interesting to those unfamiliar with the technicalities in ergonomics. The contents provide a broad overview of the relevance of ergonomics in fashion design, and touches upon the systems aspects of ergonomics in fashion design. It also includes ergonomic issues like dimensions, adornment of different body parts, thermoregulation through clothing. The volume highlights the application of ergonomics in different domains of fashion (sports, medicine, etc) followed by ergonomic issues in fashion designing for elderly and the disabled. Ergonomic issues in fashion design for different context like crowded places, mass transportation etc are also discussed. This volume will be of interest to those in academia and industry alike.

Improving Working Conditions and Productivity in the Garment Industry
Improving Working Conditions and Productivity in the Garment Industry

Author: Juan Carlos Hiba

Publisher: International Labour Organization

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13:

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Aiming to help with the productivity and efficiency of garment-producing enterprises, this book suggests practical ideas for the design, materials, safety, welfare and maintenance of the business. It also presents procedures and examples for identifying and assessing productivity.

Ergonomic Design of Products and Worksystems - 21st Century Perspectives of Asia
Ergonomic Design of Products and Worksystems - 21st Century Perspectives of Asia

Author: Pradip Kumar Ray

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-11-11

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 9811054576

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This edited volume focuses on research conducted in the area of ergonomic design. Chapters are extensions of works presented at the International Conference on Management of Ergonomic Design, Industrial Safety and Healthcare Systems. The book addresses the need to have the knowledge of ergonomics, human factors engineering and safety engineering in order to make worksystems ergonomically designed, operationally safe and productive. It is a useful resource for students, researchers, industrial professionals, and design engineers.

Management of Technology Systems in Garment Industry
Management of Technology Systems in Garment Industry

Author: Gordana Colovic

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2011-02-14

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 9380308809

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This book provides ergonomic principles of times, machines, production space, materials and organization, within contemporary demands of the international fashion industry. It presents the analysis of planning, layout and logistics in the production of clothing as key parameters of strategic and operating management. The book also discusses tools for control as well as methods for determining the time of technological operations are described, which can be useful not only to beginners, but also to professionals experienced in this field.