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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Ergonomics case study: revised NIOSH lifting equation instruction issues for students.

30 Oct 2009 This case study investigated the effectiveness of formal instruction of the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation for university students who may use the equation in their future work. Their successes and challenges were examined through a class exercise ... Read more...

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...

Robotic approaches to the posterior spine.

30 Aug 2009 STUDY DESIGN: This anatomic study described robotic approaches to the posterior thoracolumbar spine in a porcine model. Ergonomics, control, and approach and technical difficulties were noted. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to develop a ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Human Engineering'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Ergonomics case study: revised NIOSH lifting equation instruction issues for students. 30 Oct 2009
• Design flaw of Melker kit may compromise patient safety. 29 Sep 2009
• Using ergonomics to enhance safe production at a surface coal mine--a case study with powder crews. 29 Sep 2009
• Robotic approaches to the posterior spine. 30 Aug 2009
• SMARTWheel: From concept to clinical practice. 30 Aug 2009
• Operating microscopes: past, present, and future. 30 Aug 2009
• Effects of sex and mode of carrying schoolbags on ground reaction forces and temporal characteristics of gait. 30 Aug 2009
• Ergonomics. Case study: safety training issues for Hispanic construction workers. 30 Aug 2009
• Hand anthropometry in Bangladeshis living in America and comparisons with other populations. 30 Jul 2009
• Laparoscopic scissors: a subjective and objective comparison of three brands. 30 Jul 2009
• Ergonomics. 30 Jul 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• WITHDRAWN: Ergonomic and physiotherapeutic interventions for treating work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder in adults. 6 Jul 2009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
• Ultrasound machine comparison: an evaluation of ergonomic design, data management, ease of use, and image quality. 29 Jun 2009
• Ergonomic and socioeconomic risk factors for hospital workers' compensation injury claims. 29 Jun 2009
• Ergonomics and GI endoscopy. 29 Jun 2009
• Understanding safety and production risks in rail engineering planning and protection. 29 Jun 2009
• Workshop-based methodology to understand the risks in grain export inspection and certification. 29 Jun 2009
• Ergonomic guidelines for selecting patient chairs and delivery systems. 29 Jun 2009
• Workplace health protection and promotion through participatory ergonomics: an integrated approach. 29 Jun 2009

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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