Maynard's Industrial Engineering Handbook, Fifth Edition

Successful application of industrial ergonomics requires an understanding of human capacity, workplace design, musculoskeletal disorders, and occupational risk factors. Such information may not be readily available to nonspecialists charged with the responsibility of initiating ergonomic intervention in the workplace. The purpose of this chapter is to provide several sources of ergonomics information that an industrial engineer can refer to. These resources can be divided into three main categories: print, human/institutional, and electronic. The benefits and potential uses of each resource are described in detail.
When attempting to ergonomically analyze, evaluate, and redesign the workplace, the most valuable tool at an engineer's disposal is access to information. Ergonomics information in particular can provide the engineer with appropriate procedures for identifying potential hazards, quantifying specific risk factors, and developing feasible solutions for those jobs associated with...