Written for those who are on the job but not necessarily professionally trained ergonomists, the principles and approaches detailed in this highly regarded guide have all been implemented in real-world workplace environments and proven successful in reducing the potential for occupational injury, increasing the number of people who can perform a job, and improving employee performance on the job.

More than 150 clear and informative illustrations and tables help convey data and information in eight sections: Ergonomics design philosophyHuman reliability and information transferEvaluation of job demandsWork designWorkplace designManual handling in occupational tasksEquipment designEnvironment