Ergonomics processes : implementation guide and tools for the mining industry

• Corporate Author: Pittsburgh Research Laboratory (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
• Other Authors: Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Steiner, Lisa J., Torma-Krajewski, Janet, 1949-
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: 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]
• Series: DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) 2009-107.; Information circular (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) ; IC 9509.
• Subjects: Mine safety.; Human engineering.; Mines and mineral resources > Equipment and supplies.; Mineral industries > Health aspects.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781615839490; 1615839496
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 volume (loose-leaf) in various pagings) : illustrations (some color).

"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...

Table of Contents:

• 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.