Two important goals of ergonomics are the comfort, and the health and safety of workers. In many ways these are mutually compatible, for where health and safety is jeopardized, the discomfort results. Most work-related injuries can be viewed as biomechanical damage to a tissue organ; ultimately all injuries are sustained by tissues. Written by leading figures in the field, Biomechanics in Ergonomics deals systematically with the biomechanics of tissues and organsin the workplace. The book establishes a foundation for the understanding of gross biomechanical leads on the human system at tissue level. It also provides details of the biomechanics of organs, themselves a composite of different tissues, and the differential effect and vulnerability of structures of the organ. Finally, the whole body system is dealt with in a biomechanical context. Athorough description and discussion of common or work-related injuries, the mechanisms of those injuries, the mechanisms of those injuries, and theories ofinjuries follow this comprehensive treatment of biomechanics. Chapters provide ergonomic relevance, ergonomic scenarios, and practical ergonomic advice on appropriate interventions INDICE: General. Selected theories of musculoeskeletal injury causation. Tissue michanics of ligaments and tendons. Ligament sprains. Bone biomechanics and fractures. Muscle mechanics in ergonomics. Etc...
- ISBN: 978-0-84937-908-6
- Editorial: Taylor & Francis
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 385
- Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés