Human Engineering - Methods
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Monday, November 23, 2009

Using ergonomics to enhance safe production at a surface coal mine--a case study with powder crews.

29 Sep 2009 Job tasks that involve exposure to work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) risk factors may impact both the risk of injury and production downtime. Common WMSD risks factors associated with mining tasks include forceful exertions, awkward ... Read more...

SMARTWheel: From concept to clinical practice.

30 Aug 2009 Wheelchair prescription is complex with thousands of choices and options. Theoretically, a higher quality or innovative wheelchair that is appropriately matched to the user and their unique needs will increase participation. It is well accepted that ... Read more...

WITHDRAWN: Ergonomic and physiotherapeutic interventions for treating work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder in adults.

6 Jul 2009 BACKGROUND: Conservative interventions such as physiotherapy and ergonomic adjustments (such as keyboard adjustments or ergonomic advice) play a major role in the treatment of most work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder (CANS). ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Human Engineering - Methods'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Using ergonomics to enhance safe production at a surface coal mine--a case study with powder crews. 29 Sep 2009
• SMARTWheel: From concept to clinical practice. 30 Aug 2009
• WITHDRAWN: Ergonomic and physiotherapeutic interventions for treating work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder in adults. 6 Jul 2009
• A systematic review of the designs of clinical technology: findings and recommendations for future research. 29 Jun 2009
• Ergonomics and GI endoscopy. 29 Jun 2009
• Workplace health protection and promotion through participatory ergonomics: an integrated approach. 29 Jun 2009
• A conceptual framework for integrating workplace health promotion and occupational ergonomics programs. 29 Jun 2009
• Designing a workplace return-to-work program for occupational low back pain: an intervention mapping approach. 7 Jun 2009
• Interrater reliability of posture observations. 30 May 2009
• Grasping hand safey. 30 May 2009
• Where is the value in value engineering? 30 May 2009
• What works best for whom? An exploratory, subgroup analysis in a randomized, controlled trial on the effectiveness of a workplace intervention in low back pain patients on return to work. 18 May 2009
• [Visual ergonomy and flying safety. The importance of recognizing the instruments] 30 Mar 2009
• Using foresight in safe nursing care. 27 Feb 2009
• Ergonomic intervention in the treatment of a patient with upper extremity and neck pain. 24 Feb 2009
• An economic evaluation of a participatory ergonomics process in an auto parts manufacturer. 4 Feb 2009
• [A new total knee arthroplasty with physiologically shaped surfaces. Part 2: First clinical results] 30 Jan 2009
• [Ergonomics in computerized workplace--an ophthalmological view] 30 Dec 2008
• Applying a Human Factors Engineering approach to healthcare IT applications: example of a medication CPOE project. 30 Dec 2008
• Ergonomics bring safety features to an aging laboratory workforce. 30 Dec 2008

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Technical information about 'Human Engineering'

Definition: The science of designing, building or equipping mechanical devices or artificial environments to the anthropometric, physiological, or psychological requirements of the people who will use them.

Descriptor UI: D006804

Alternative terms: Human Engineering; Engineering, Human; Engineering Psychology; Psychology, Engineering; Ergonomics;

Related Mesh Headings: Psychology, Industrial;

Allowable Qualifiers: classification; economics; history; instrumentation; legislation & jurisprudence; manpower; methods; standards; statistics & numerical data; ethics; psychology;

Tree Number: F02.784.412; J01.293.556;

Online Note: use HUMAN ENGINEERING to search ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY 1969-78

History Note: ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY was see under HUMAN ENGINEERING 1969-78

Technical Notes: "medical ergonomics": index here but do not coord with MEDICINE