Psychology 552

Ergonomics and Biomechanics
Required and Supplemental Reading

Psychology Department Last Updated February 1, 2006 University of Idaho


Bernard B. P, & Fine L. J. (Eds.). (1997). Musculoskeletal disorders and workplace factors: A critical review of epidemiological evidence for work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the neck, upper extremity, and low back. US Department of Health and Human Services.

Cohen, A. L., Gjessing, C. C., Fine, L. J., Bernard, B. P., & McGlothlin, J. D. (1997). Elements of ergonomics programs: A primer based on workplace evaluations of musculoskeletal disorders. US Department of Health and Human Services: NIOSH

Hagberg, M., Silverstein, B., Wells, R., Smith, M.J., Hendrick, H. W., Carayon, P., & Perusse, M. (1995). Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs): A reference book for prevention. (pp 213-243). Taylor & Francis.

Krawczyk, S. (1996). Psychophysical methodology and the evaluation of manual materials handling and upper extremity intensive work. In A. Bhattacharya & J. E. McGolthlin (Eds.), Occupational ergonomics: Theory and applications. New York: Marcel Deckker, Inc.

Waters, Putz-Anderson, Garg, A., Fine, L. J. (1993) Revised NIOSH equation for the design and evaluation of manual lifting tasks.  Ergonomics, 36(7), 749-776.

Waters, T. R., Putz-Anderson, V., & Garg, A. (1994). Applications manual for the revised NIOSH lifting equation. (NIOSH Publication No. 94-110). Washington DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Additional Reading

   Ergonomics Programs Yield Positive Results
                 GAO report to Congress on Worker Protection

 

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