Ergonomic Checkpoints: Practical and Easy-to-Implement Solutions for Improving Safety, Health and Working Conditions - Softcover

Checkpoints; International Labour Office Staf

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9221094421 ISBN 13: 9789221094425

Publisher: Intl Labour Organisation, 1996

Synopsis

A collection of practical, inexpensive and easy-to-implement solutions to ergonomic problems, Ergonomic Checkpoints is an illustrated manual of 128 ideas to improve conditions in the workplace. Compiled by an international panel of experts, it covers the main ergonomic issues including: materials storage and handling, hand tools, machine safety, workstation design, lighting, premises, hazardous substances, welfare facilities, and work organization. Presented in a unique format, each one-page ergonomic checkpoint illustrates an action for improving the workplace environment, why it is necessary, and how to carry it out. The manual also includes a complete list of all checkpoints to enable users to carry out surveys with ease. This book was prepared in collaboration with the International Ergonomics Association. Prepared by the ILO in collaboration with the International Ergonomics Association.

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Review

"This book has many good checklists that can be used to assess ergonomic situations, as well as other safety and health concerns." -- James E. Roughton, CSP, CHMM, Professional Safety, May 1997

Edition details

• Publisher: Intl Labour Organisation
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9221094421
• ISBN 13: 9789221094425
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 273