Section: BooksTitle: Ergonomic problems in the workplace : a guide to effective management / James E. RoughtonAuthor: Roughton, James E.Publication: Rockville, Maryland : Government Institutes, cop. 1996Physical description: XVII, 234 p. ; 28 cmNotes: Bibliografía: P. 217-231Sumario: Developing an ergonomics program -- Management commitment -- Case histories -- Hazard assessment -- Cumulative trauma disorders -- Workplace hazards -- Hazard prevention and controls -- Back injuries and material handling -- Tool selection: an overview -- Ergonomic PPE -- Implementing and ergonomics program -- Risk management -- Medical management -- VDTs and office ergonomics -- Heat stress -- Training: and important element of ergonomics -- ADA and ergonomics -- Working with OSHA on ergonomic issues -- Appendixes: Sample ergonomics program. Proposal for implementation of an ergonomics program. Proposed sample training outline. Sources of information and assistance -- Endnotes -- Acronyms -- BibliographyMateria / lugar / evento: Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationErgonomíaEnfermedades profesionalesMicrotraumatismos repetitivosEvaluación de riesgosGerencia de riesgosCasos prácticosEstados UnidosPantallas de visualización de datosFormaciónEstrés térmicoOther categories: 875Standard numbers: ISBN 0-86587-474-3Rights: In Copyright (InC)Referencias externas: