| Document ID (ISN) | 58987 |
| CIS number |
92-2085 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-85066-352-0 |
| Year |
1986 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Pheasant S. |
| Title |
Bodyspace - Anthropometry, ergonomics and design |
| Bibliographic information |
Taylor and Francis Ltd., Rankine Road, Basingstoke, Hants RG24 OPR, United Kingdom, 1986. 275p. Illus. ca. 320 ref. Index. Price: GBP 20.00. |
| Abstract |
This manual discusses the principles and practice of allowing for human diversity in the design of equipment and environments. Contents: principles and practice of anthropometrics; human diversity; static anthropometric data; anthropometry of special regions of the body; body segment parameters - Newtonian anthropometry; dynamic anthropometry of clearance and reach posture; hidden dimensions - the perception of space; people with disabilities; seating; office, industrial and domestic workstations; the driver's workstation; handles and handtools; controls and displays; glossary of terms. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
workplace design; design of equipment; anthropometry; ergonomics |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
lifting of loads; glossary; work posture; offices; visual display terminals; reach distance; drivers; handles; seats; hand tools; control elements; layout of controls; manuals; handicapped workers; body mechanics; design data; visual displays |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Anthropometry
Ergonomics
|
