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by PM Medical Health News
April 1, 2004
This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of cubital tunnel syndrome, elbow injuries and disorders, ergonomics and workplace musculoskeletal disorders. This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology that allows complete indexing and makes all files on the disc fully searchable. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material.
by PM Medical Health News
April, 2004
This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of Ergonomics, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), and Repetitive Motion Injury. This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology that allows complete indexing and makes all files on the disc fully searchable. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material.
by OSHA
July 1, 2001
The July 2001 edition of 29 CFR 1910 The OSHA General Industry Standards available in the 2-color formatting that makes the OSHA standards so easy to read and understand. The format enhancements make finding information quick and easy. This new edition contains the new Bloodborne Pathogens standard with our exclusive Sharps Injury Log. Also featuring a larger font size than ever before!
by John Mueller
April 23, 2003
While other books are looking to the Web and people with disabilities to focus attention on accessibility issues, "Accessibility for Everybody: Understanding the Section 508 Accessibility Requirements" looks that whole picture--accessibility for everyone in every environment. The government quickly realized that they have a wealth of older applications that will never appear on the Internet, but require some type of remedial upgrade to make them more accessible. The Section 508 rules don't just touch on the Internet, they provide rules about every aspect of computer use. Issues such as how to build accessible furniture or adding accessibility features to the phone system cannot be addressed within the scope of this book, but the book will touch on every issue the average Windows developer is going to want to know about. Eventually, the vast majority of developers will recognize the need to add accessibility as one of the design goals for any application. However, one of the issues hindering that goal is the language used to convey the legal requirements for accessibility. This book seeks to remove the artificial hurdles presented by the language of the law by presenting the information in plain English. In short, this book about accessibility will make the Section 508 requirements more accessible to the average developer. Included will be Web sites, programming examples, sources of additional information, and other aids meant to make the job easier.
by Barbara T. Mates, Doug Wakefield, Judith M. Dixon
January 1, 2000
Providing library access to the disabled includes making available not only physical facilities but also the information they contain, including electronic information. Mates, head of the Cleveland Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, presents guidance for providing electronic information to visually and aurally impaired patrons and to those whose learning disabilities make using printed materials difficult or impossible. She reviews such devices as voice synthesizers, Braille printers and translators, modifications to keyboards and other input devices, and optical character recognition systems. She considers funding the acquisition of such aids, publicizing them, and training staff to use them; and she lists selected vendors, adaptive technology Web sites, and libraries possessing adaptive technology programs.
by Daniel Petersen
May 13, 1996
There used to be a specific safety analysis model to follow that fit all situations, but more and more, that thinking is being replaced by a more practical, adaptive approach based on specific personnel, functions, and the facilities involved. Dan Petersen captures this new way of thinking in his completely updated and revised classic reference, Analyzing Safety System Effectiveness. Establishing a three-part paradigm, he uses a step-by-step approach safety professionals can use to develop flexible new plans for analyzing the physical, managerial, and behavioral aspects of their existing safety programs.
by David C. Alexander, Randy Rabourn
September 1, 2001
A concise text focusing on the practical applications of ergonomics and is derived from the annual, US conference of the same name. This is not a conference proceedings but a text of applications, seeking to fill a niche in the ergonomic professional market for a book that is strong on the applications side of the field rather than the purely academic. This book is the latest in a series of volumes which gather together a series of papers across the board in applied ergonomics and human factors. It covers applications in engineering, medicine, safety and health and derives from the ground-breakingly successful conference of the same name.
by Thomas W. King
September 14, 1998
The Information Age has transformed the way in which humans communicate and interact with each other in almost every aspect. This new relationship between humans and technology has been an added convenience for some, and a sheer blessing for others; for those with physical and communication impairments, modern-day technology has transformed daily living into a journey toward capability instead of disability. In its examination of assistive technology, this book serves as an essential resource for clinicians, product developers, families and individuals as they recommend, select, purchase, design, and use assistive technology. Combining real experience and academic research, King examines how humans can adapt to machinery and increase the acceptance, effectiveness, and efficiency of technology. This book investigates how psychological factors (such as fear, stress, rejection, etc.) can affect the efficiency of assistive technology. Product developers, speech pathologists, audiologists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation counselors, special educators, nurses, and businesses. A Longwood Professional Book
by Bart Haex
November 15, 2004
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by Shrawan Kumar
April 1999
Univ. of Alberta, Canada. Addresses the biomechanics of tissues and organs in the workplace and establishes an understanding of gross biomechanical loads on the human system at tissue level. Discusses the entire body in a biomechanical context. For students and practitioners in physiology, physical therapy, and occupational medicine. Halftone illustrations. Softcover.
by Stephen Pheasant
November 1, 1996
A primary text for a design course, first published about ten years ago and revised just before Pheasant's (1949-96) death. After introducing ergonomics and anthropometrics, offers advice and details on workspaces, sitting and seating, hands and handles, the office, at home, health and safety. Fifty pages of tables provide data on human diversity and anthropometric data. Well illustrated, mostly with drawing and diagrams, but also with a few photographs.
by Ron C. McKinnon
May 19, 2000
Accident: an undesired event that results in loss. Most people give little thought to accidents or their prevention. Health and safety professionals face this challenge, and its associated costs and losses, both human and financial, every day. Cause, Effect, and Control of Accidental Loss with Accident Investigation Kit provides the tools you need for accident prevention in the workplace and during off-site company activities.
by Alliance for Technology Access, Alliance for Technology Access
March 1, 2000
This newly expanded book describes how to make use of conventional and assistive technologies, and explains how to determine needs. An indispensable resource guide, it lists funding sources, government programs, publications, and technology vendors.
by Paul McCabe, Sandy Robertson, E. Lovesey, M. Hansen
June 2000
Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Ergonomics Society, held in April, 2000, in the United Kingdom. Topics include manual handling, hands and wrists, musculoskeletal disorders, seating, design processes, error and systems, IT systems, and more. Softcover. This 2000 edition of this long running and highly respected series provides insight into current practice, presents new research findings, and form an invaluable reference source.
by Andrea L. Boissevain, Eric A. George
April 1, 1996
Comprehensive compilation of information on the most important environmental considerations facing the business community -- Air Quality, Sound and Vibration, EMF's, Bioaerosols, Asbestos, Lead and Cumulative Trauma Disorders. Corporate Health and Safety is designed to consolidate much of the information needed to develop a strong foundation on which to build environmental solutions. The title holds a double meaning, in that the health and safety of corporate personnel is intertwined with the well being of the corporate entity. Potential liability and lost productivity are real issues facing the business community. The authors represent a broad range of knowledge and expertise with each chapter offering a thoughtful and thorough overview of the state of knowledge and technology.
by Jim Thatcher, Cynthia Waddell, Shawn Henry, Sarah Swierenga, Mark Urban, Michael Burks, Paul Bohman
July 14, 2003
Accessibility is about making Web sites that do no exclude people with visual, aural, or physical disabilities. Learn how to create or retrofit accessible Web sites quickly and easily with this book. Practical and thorough in its coverage, the accessibility techniques are outlined by some of the best accessibility professionals in the business. The techniques are illustrated and accompanied by real-world examples from live sites, demonstrating that accessibility is not the enemy of great visual design.
by Paul T. McCabe
May 30, 2004
Some 100 papers were selected from abstracts for presentation at the conference and inclusion in these proceedings as camera-ready copy submitted by the authors. Contributors from around the world discuss such matters as inclusive design, interface design, modelling and usability, biomechanics, musculoskeletal disorders, road transport, rail, air traffic control, defense, human reliability, patient safety, warnings, methods, and general ergonomics. Among the highlights is a case of cybersickness.
by Michael Kaplan, Eduardo Salas, Clint A. Bowers, Nancy Cooke, James E. Driskell, Anders Ericsson, Dianna Stone
May 6, 2004
In work environments world-wide, whether simple or complex, the ways in which people think, do their jobs, and interface with other human beings grow out of their experiences in the groups of which they are or have been a part. How these influences affect their performance and human interfacing in work environments throughout the world is the subject of cultural ergonomics. In this volume, distinguished scientists explore these cultural influences in relation to significant current concerns of ergonomics and human factors. These include scientific-philosophical considerations, aircraft safety, maritime safety, cross-national training, effective use of the world-wide web, multinational decision making, third- world industrial development, implementation of technology transfer, and the functioning of multicultural teams.
by Jakob Nielsen
December 20, 1999
Users experience the usability of a web site before they have committed to using it and before making any purchase decisions. The web is the ultimate environment for empowerment, and he or she who clicks the mouse decides everything. Designing Web Usability is the definitive guide to usability from Jakob Nielsen, the world's leading authority. Over 250,000 Internet professionals around the world have turned to this landmark book, in which Nielsen shares the full weight of his wisdom and experience. From content and page design to designing for ease of navigation and users with disabilities, he delivers complete direction on how to connect with any web user, in any situation. Nielsen has arrived at a series of principles that work in support of his findings: 1. That web users want to find what they're after quickly; 2. If they don't know what they're after, they nevertheless want to browse quickly and access information they come across in a logical manner. This book is a must-have for anyone who thinks seriously about the web.
by Yutaka Tochihara, Tadakatsu Ohnaka
April 1, 2005
Contains 80 re-written, and peer-reviewed papers from the 10th International Conference on Environmental Ergonomics, that took place in Japan, 23-27 September 2002. Papers describe latest discoveries concerning thermal physiology including; cold and heat stress, thermal comfort, exercise, protective clothing and equipment, thermal manikins and modelling, and international standards. This book shall provide the latest knowledge of environmental ergonomics of the thermal environment from a number of academic and industry viewpoints.
by Franklin Stein
August 31, 2005
The Ergonomic Model in Occupational Therapy: Adapting the Environment of the Home, Work, and School to Prevent Disability is an exciting new text that explores the emerging role of the occupational therapist in the health care system of the 21st century. The occupational therapists role is essentially three fold as a healer, teacher, and ergonomist. In this multiple role the therapist uses purposeful and meaningful activities as a treatment agent, as a teacher or facilitator of health and wellness, and as an ergonomist fitting and accommodating the environment and adapting tools and devises to meet the needs of the client. Inside this comprehensive text the clinician and student will learn how to apply the ergonomic model to traditional contexts in occupational therapy, such as work, home, school, and leisure environments. The primary purpose of the ergonomic model is to prevent injuries, compensate for impairments, and promote functional independence.
OSHA Fast Fix
January 1, 2004
Please note, the product you will receive by choosing the "Instant Online Delivery" purchase option is a generic PDF file. For a product that has been customized with your Company details, please select the "PDF E-mail From Publisher" purchase option. This Plan speaks to jobs where there are work related muscular skeletal disorder hazards. The purpose of this plan is to effectively eliminate or control Work (related) Muscular Skeletal Disorders (WMSD) and hazards by providing management leadership and employee involvement in the identification and resolution of hazards and by providing training, medical management and evaluation as an on-going business practice. OSHA Fast Fix is constantly revising and updating their products, to ensure that they meet the most current OSHA plan rules.
by Neville Moray (Other Contributor)
November, 2004
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by National Safety Council
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by Mike Burke
January 1, 2005
The tool kit approach limits time spent on analysis activities that will not enhance the chances of an intervention being implemented or the effectiveness of that implementation. The kit includes instructional guides, worksheets, report templates, model scripts, agendas, checklists, and menus. A brief discussion of how to perform an ergonomic analysis, tools needed and intervention planning is also included.
Titles A to E Ergonomics Books
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