Ergonomics processes : implementation guide and tools for the mining industry /

"Research has shown that an ergonomics process that identifies risk factors, devises solutions to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and evaluates the effectiveness of the solutions can lower worker exposure to risk factors and MSDs and improve productivity. A review of the Mine Safety an...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: Pittsburgh Research Laboratory (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
Otros Autores: Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Steiner, Lisa J., Torma-Krajewski, Janet, 1949-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Pittsburgh, PA : Dept. of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Pittsburgh Research Laboratory, [2009]
Colección:DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) 2009-107.
Information circular (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) ; IC 9509.
Temas:
Mine safety.
Human engineering.
Mines and mineral resources > Equipment and supplies.
Mineral industries > Health aspects.
Equipment Design
Ergonomics
Mining > methods
Musculoskeletal Diseases > prevention & control
Occupational Diseases > etiology
Occupational Diseases > prevention & control
Occupational Health
Safety
Wounds and Injuries > prevention & control
Mines > Sécurité > Mesures.
Ergonomie.
ergonomics.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Introduction: Ergonomics and risk management
  • 2. Ergonomics processes: case studies
  • 3. Process effectiveness
  • 4. Implementation tools
  • 5. Training
  • References
  • Appendix: Ergonomics processes: beyond traditional safety and health programs.

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