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About
This Document
Scope
This document contains Ergonomics and Human Factors
information that should be applied when evaluating, designing or
modifying workstations, tools, equipment, and job tasks. The document
provides guidelines involving both engineering and administrative
ergonomic controls.
Purpose
The purpose of this document is
to provide engineers, designers, safety/health professionals, and
ergonomists with fundamental ergonomic design guidelines that should
be applied to the design of tools, workstations, equipment and job
tasks. Adherence to human engineering practices will assure that
safety, comfort and the physical environment are given consideration
in every design, modification and/or purchase of equipment, workstations,
tools and job tasks.
Objective
Through the application of the information provided
within this document the user will be able to:
- Understand the risk factors associated with overexertion
injuries\illnesses of the upper extremities, back, and lower extremities.
- Apply general principles of manual materials
handling design to job tasks and workstaions.
- Evaluate and design industrial and office workstations
and work areas.
- Evaluate/Select controls and displays utilizing
ergonomic principles.
- Develop warning signs and labels.
- Utilize the principles of tool design for both
non-powered and powered tools.
- Understand and control for enviromental stressors
including vibration, temperature, and mechnical stress.
- Design tools, equipment, and workstations to
improve their maintainability.
- Utilize ergonomic principles to accommodate workers
with disabilities.
- Utilize administrative controls appropriately
when engineering controls are not reasonable.
- Design the workplace enviroment to fit the worker.
The Author
Dr. Selan received his
Ph.D. in Human Factors Psychology
at Texas Tech University in 1986. During his graduate career, Dr.
Selan worked as an Industrial Engineering Research Associate conducting
ergonomics research for the U.S. Bureau of Mines and U.S. Air Force.
In 1987, Dr. Selan joined Back Systems Inc., and in 1989 he helped
form Advanced Ergonomics, Inc. In 1994, Dr. Selan received his certification
as a Professional Ergonomist (CPE).
Dr. Selan has worked with industries including underground and
surface mining, offshore oil, barge and tanker transport, electronics,
pharmaceuticals, poultry processing, and the semiconductor industry.
His work focuses on the development of ergonomics programs and control
strategies for industry. Dr. Selan has developed and conducts ergonomic
training programs for engineers, supervisors and workers. Dr. Selan
is a member of the Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing Institute
(SEMI) SEMI S8 Ergonomics Task Force, assisting in the development
of the SEMI S8 Ergonomics Standard for the semiconductor industry.
The Company
Advanced Ergonomics Inc. (AEI) was formed in 1989 with
the specific goal of providing comprehensive ergonomic services
to clients to help reduce work-related injuries and illnesses as
well as enhancing worker productivity and comfort. AEI specializes
in job analysis and design, establishing physical ability test protocols,
and conducting ergonomics training at all company levels.
Advanced Ergonomics Inc.
5550 LBJ Freeway Suite 350
Dallas TX 75240
Phone 972-239-3746 x204
Fax 972-239-3757
e-mail joe.selan@advancedergonomics.com
website: www.advancedergonomics.com
Acknowledgements
This manual is the result of work and input from numerous
sources. Dr. Selan would like to thank the technical staff of AEI
for their involvement in the development and review of the manual.
Richard Parker, Don Olsen, and Tony Wright were invaluable during
the initial development of the manual both in terms of content and
presentation style. Finally, Dr. Selan wishes to thank Professor
M.M. Ayoub, Horn Professor of Industrial Engineering at Texas Tech
University, for his guidance and inspiration.
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