| Document ID (ISN) | 54665 |
| CIS number |
90-1735 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0003-6870 - Applied Ergonomics |
| Year |
1989 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Bao S., Shahnavaz H. |
| Title |
The promises and problems of ergonomics application in the People's Republic of China |
| Bibliographic information |
Dec. 1989, Vol.20, No.4, p.287-292. Bibl. |
| Abstract |
This paper examines the application of ergonomics in China as an example of the transfer and development of ergonomics in industrially developing countries. Details are given of various organisations participating in ergonomic activities along with a description of research work carried out in the areas of occupational health and safety, anthropometry, industrial psychology, industrial engineering and engineering design. The provision of education at university level is discussed together with the application of ergonomics in industry. Important factors for the success of ergonomics applications in China are discussed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
China; developing countries; ergonomics |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
training course; transfer of technology; safety and health institutions; research; anthropometry |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | China |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
OSH in developing countries
Ergonomics
Transfer of technology
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