Environmental Ergonomics: Principles, Methods, and Applications
provides the philosophy, principles and application of environmental
ergonomics as a universal concept and considers total environments as
an integration of environmental factors to which people are exposed.
The book develops the definition of environmental ergonomics and
presents the principles, methods and application of knowledge in the
areas of human response to heat and cold, sound, vibration, light and
air quality and addresses diverse environments and people. The title
explains the effects of the environment on the health, comfort and
performance of people for all environmental components, introduces
environmental ergonomics as a universal subject and offers general
principles and methods for measuring and representing the environment
and its effects. A wide range of case studies demonstrates the
application of the subject for all environmental components and for
integrated environments. Special environments such as vehicles and
unique populations such as people with disabilities, are considered in
the book. The title concludes with an in-depth understanding of total
environments with a description of how to conduct an environmental
ergonomics survey and a case study. An ideal read for any professional
or student interested in environmental ergonomics, including
architects, occupational hygienists, interior designers, systems
engineers, civil engineers, HVAC engineers and building services
engineers. The title will help any reader develop a thorough
understanding of the effects of the environment on the health, comfort
and performance of people.
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ISBN
9781040314470
Publisert
2024
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Utgiver
Taylor & Francis
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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