TY - BOOK AU - Murrell,K.F.H TI - Ergonomics: Man in his working environment SN - 412078007 U1 - HAR-MUR PY - 1971/// CY - Londres, Reino Unido PB - Chapman and Hall N1 - List of plates -- Preface -- Introduction: the nature of ergonomics -- The elements or ergonomics practice -- The physical basis of man's perception of his enviroment -- The human body. Bones, joints and muscles. Metabolism and heat regulation. Body size, limits of movement and functioning of limbs. The nervous system. Man as a system component -- Practical ergonomics -- Design factors. Layout of equipment. Design of seating. Design of instrumental displays. Compatibility. Design characteristics of controls -- Environmental factors. Environmental temperature and humidity. Noise. The visual environment. Vibration -- Organizational factors. Methods of investigating work. The organization of work. Inspection. Shift Work. Age ER -