Previous ed.: London: Taylor & Francis, 2001.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-124) and index.

Preface. Foreword. Introduction. Posture and Movement. Information and Operation. Environmental Factors. Work Organization Jobs and Tasks. The Ergonomic Approach. Sources of Additional Information. Index.

This guide provides a practical primer for anyone approaching the subject for the first time with the aim of bringing benefits to the performance of tasks in work and domestic environments. This third editionretains all the features that made each previous edition a bestseller in its own right. The authors have meticulously revised the information to address rapid developments in information and communications technology. They offer ergonomics advice on topics such as wireless, remote, and hands-free controls, website design, mobile interaction, and virtual offices. They also provide a list of 171 published ISO standards. In their trademark, eloquent style, the authors explain the application of a human-centered approach to the design, testing, and evaluation of work systems by considering the interrelated set of physical, cognitive, social, organizational, and other relevant human factors.

Description based on print version record.