MAP20070027952Roughton, James E.Ergonomic problems in the workplace : a guide to effective management / James E. Roughton. — Rockville, Maryland : Government Institutes, cop. 1996XVII, 234 p. ; 28 cmBibliografía: P. 217-231. — Sumario: 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 -- Bibliography