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Occupational Biomechanics, 4th Edition

Don B. Chaffin, Gunnar B. J. Andersson, Bernard J. Martin

ISBN: 978-0-471-72343-1

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376 pages

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Questions at the end of each chapter are provided to assist in reviewing the major concepts
Over 200 illustrations are presented to support the material and enhance learning
Retains the basic structure of the first three very successful editions
Emphasizes basic principles from mechanics and relevant musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology to provide the scientific basis for applied methods and guidelines needed to evaluate, specify and design workspaces that will safely accommodate a large proportion of workers
Illustrates how biomechanics knowledge is being used in a variety of work situations that would be harmful to workers if not carefully evaluated and designed
Numerical examples are presented to assist in learning how to apply physical principles when analyzing a large variety of human exertions and designing workplaces
Assumes only a basic college physics background, and builds on first principles in physics
Over 500 references are provided to assist students who wish to look at the primary sources of information presented throughout the text