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Foreword
Preface
About The Editor
List of Contributors

Part I : Standardization Efforts in Human Factors and Ergonomics
Chapter 1 : An Overview of the International Standardization Efforts in Human Factors and Ergonomics
Chapter 2 : Positioning Ergonomics Standards and Standardization
Chapter 3 : Ergonomics Performance Standards and Regulations–Their Scientific and Operational Basis

Part II : Nature of HF/E Standards and Guidelines
Chapter 4 : National Standardization Efforts in Ergonomics and Human Factors
Chapter 5 : Overview of National and International Standards and Guidelines
Chapter 6 : Balancing Stakeholder Representation: An Example of Stakeholder Involvement in Ergonomics Standardization
Chapter 7 : Some Ergonomics Standards in Ancient China

Part III : Engineering Anthropometry and Working Postures
Chapter 8 : Standards in Anthropometry
Chapter 9 : Evaluation of Static Working Postures
Chapter 10 : Evaluation of Working Postures and Movements in Relation to Machinery
Chapter 11 : Standards on Physical Work: Demands in the Construction Industry
Chapter 12 : Safety of Machinery and Human Physical Performance: Manual Handling of Machinery and Component Parts of Machinery

Part IV : Design and Evaluation of Manual Material Handling Tasks
Chapter 13 : Repetitive Actions and Movements of the Upper Limbs
Chapter 14 : Ergonomics of Manual Handling;Part 1: Lifting and Carrying
Chapter 15 : Ergonomics of Manual Handling–Part 2: Pushing and Pulling
Chapter 16 : Recommended Force Limits For Machinery Operation: A New Approach Reflecting User Group Characteristics
Chapter 17 : Guidelines for the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: The Italian Experience
Chapter 18 : Assessment of Manual Material Handling Based on Key Indicators: German Guidelines

Part V : Human-Computer Interaction
Chapter 19 : Standards, Guidelines, and Style Guides for Human-Computer Interaction
Chapter 20 : Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations: HFES Draft Standard for Trial Use
Chapter 21 : Practical Universal Design Guidelines: A New Proposal
Chapter 22 : Virtual Environment Usage Protocols
Chapter 23 : Location and Arrangement of Displays and Control Actuators

Part VI : Management of Occupational Safety and Health
Chapter 24 : The Benefits of Occupational Health and Safety Standards
Chapter 25 : World Trends in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
Chapter 26 : European Union Legal Standards on Risk Assessment
Chapter 27 : ILO Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems

Part VII : Safety and Legal Protection Standards
Chapter 28 : Printed Warning Signs, Tags, and Labels: Their Choice, Design, and Expectation of Success
Chapter 29 : Record Keeping and Statistics in Safety and Risk Management
Chapter 30 : User Needs in Standard; Older People and People With Disabilities

Part VIII : Military Human Factors Standards
Chapter 31 : The Role of Human Systems Integration Standards in the Modern Department of Defense Acquisition Process

Part IX : Sources of Human Factors and Ergonomics Standards
Chapter 32 : Sources and Bibliography of Selected Human Factors and Ergonomics Standards

Author Index
Subject Index