Grandjean, E.

Fitting the task to the man : a textbook of occupational ergonomics / Etienne Grandjean. - 4th ed. - London ; New York : Taylor & Francis, 1988. - x, 363 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. + hbk

3rd edition published 1979 by Ott Verlag Thun.

Bibliography: p. 339-354. - Includes index.

Muscular work -- Nervous control of movements -- Improving work efficiency -- Problems of body size -- The design of workstations -- Heavy work -- Handling loads -- Skilled work -- Man-machine systems -- Mental activity -- Fatigue -- Occupational stress -- Boredom -- Job design in monotonous tasks -- Work hours and eating habits -- Nightwork and shiftwork -- Vision -- Ergonomic principles of lighting -- Noise and vibration -- Indoor climate -- Daylight, colours and music for a pleasant work environment.


Translation of: Physiologische Arbeitsgestaltung.

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Work--Physiological aspects.
Human mechanics.
Human engineering.
Industrial hygiene

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