Ergonomics: Man in His Working Environment

one: The Elements of Ergonomic Practice.- 1. The Physical Basis of Man's Perception of His Environment.- The Human Body.- 2. I. Bones, Joints and Muscles.- 3. II. Metabolism and Heat Regulation.- 4. III. Body Size, Limits of Movement and Functioning of Limbs.- 5. IV. The Nervous System.- 6. Man as a System Component.- two: Practical Ergonomics.- Design Factors.- 7. I. Layout of Equipment.- 8. II. Design of Seating.- 9. III. Design of Instrumental Displays.- 10. IV. Compatibility.- 11. V. Design Characteristics of Controls.- Environmental Factors.- 12. I. Environmental Temperature and Humidity.- 13. II. Noise.- 14. III. The Visual Environment.- 15. IV. Vibration.- Organizational Factors.- 16. I. Methods of Investigating Work.- 17. II. The Organization of Work.- 18. III. Inspection.- 19. IV. Shift Work.- 20. V. Age.- References.- Author Index.