Overview
This practical book describes how the principles of ergonomics should be applied by occupational therapists. It clearly demonstrates how to create functional environments to prevent injuries and enabling people with disabilities to engage in everyday occupations. Occupational stress and other psychological variables are considered in the ergonomics of work.- Includes case studies of an administrative secretary, industrial worker, assembly line food handler and maintenance worker
- Contains a unique insight into the Scandinavian experience in universal design and everyday ergonomics
- Provides material for applying ergonomic principles to the work environment, including descriptions of the most common injuries occurring at work, occupational rehabilitation programs, job analysis, functional capacity assessments, and work samples
The book, Occupational Therapy and Ergonomics: Applying Ergonomic Principles to Everyday Occupation in the Home and at Work [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9781861565044 in Paperback by Franklin Stein, Ingrid Söderback, Susan Cutler, Barbara Larson may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
Details
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
05/25/2006
ISBN-13:
9781861565044
Pages:
368
Publisher:
Wiley
