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Guards — concepts, safe distances for adults (Schutz-Einrichtungen — Begriffe, Sicherheitsabstande für Erwachsene). (In German)
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Computer interfaces 8.1.22 (70411)
Stewart, T.F.M., Ostberg, O., and Mackay, C.J. Computer terminal ergonomics A review of recent human factors literature. Report Dnr 170/72-5, Statskontoret, Stockholm, Sweden, 2nd Edition, 1974, 100 pp; abstr in CIS Abstracts (CIS 76-1158). Recommendations for the design of computer input devices (keyboards, display units) based on the findings of a literature survey. The survey covered data entry, keyboards, visual presentation of information, visual display units, workspace aspects of terminals and system factors. The bibliography lists the publications analysed in the survey.
criteria of 'good fit' could if desired be related to the amount of use. Fitting trials were designed to establish upper and lower tolerances for seat and table height for children of different stature. A statistics search was undertaken to identify the critical age ranges with which the study should be concerned. 8.1.25 (70427) Anon. Work-seat for people working standing up (Arbeitsplatz fiir Stehende). (In German.) Moebel Interior Design, 1975, No 9, 6 6 - 6 7 ; abstr in Design Abstracts In terna tionaI. Haan studio designed a seat for operators who normally must stand during work. The seat is intended to ease workload. There is a swivelling saddle-seat with ball bearings and automatic adjustment. 8.1.26 (70429)
MeClelland, I., and Ward, J.S.
Workplace layout and equipment design 8.1.23 (70414)
Broschk, G. Practical applications of theoretical ergonomics (Durchsetzung Arbeitswissenschaftlicher Erkenntnisse in die Praxis). (In German.) Moderne Unfallverhutung, Vulkan- Verlag, Haus der Technik, Essen, Germany, 1975, 1 9 , 1 0 5 - 1 1 2 ; abstr in CIS Abstracts (CIS 76-1159).
Ergonomics in relation to sanitary ware design. Ergonomics, Jul 1976, 19.4, 465 - 4 7 8 . This study was conducted in order to obtain basic anthropometric data, not available elsewhere, on the human body with respect to the uses of WC seats. The method used was an adaptation of the somatotype photographic technique and relevant body dimensions were measured from the photographic prints. The subjects were recruited from the general public, and consisted of able-bodied adult men and women within the age group 18 to 81 years. Measurements of ten body dimensions of 140 subjects adopting three postures appropriate to WC pan use are given, together with the implications thereof for WC seat design. Comparison is made between measurements so obtained and those of currently recommended WC pan dimensions.
This article gives three examples of the practical application of ergonomics: mechanization of the cleaning of a pit furnace (reduction of physical work and heat exposure, shortening of period during which the furnace is out of service), layout and design of a control workpost (improved visibility, better layout of control equipment, control panel and operator's seat), a driver's cab for a burden scale car in a blast furnace plant (protection against 8.1.27 (70438) dust and heat). Organization of an German Standards Committee in-plant ergonomics centre and procedure Deutseher Normenausschuss), Berlin. for the examination of a project. Guards - concepts, safe distances for adults (Schutz-Einrichtungen - Begriffe, 8.1.24 (70424) Sicherheitsabstande fur Erwachsene). Department of Education and Science, (In German.) Standard No DIN 31001, London. Blatt 1. Beuth-Vertrieb GmbH, Berlin, School furniture. Standing and sitting Dec 1974; abstr in CIS Abstracts postures. TRC Report No T76-3088. (CIS 76-634). 1976, 28 pp; abstr in R and D Abstracts. This standard lays down safety Presents an attempt to solve some specifications under the Act in 1968 of the conflicts involved in fitting respecting technical equipment. It is tables and chairs to pupils. The primary intended to afford protection against hazardous machine parts and defines object of the analysis was to determine the concepts of means of protection, the length of time spent by pupils danger points, safe reach and safe using the tables and chairs so that
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distances. Tables give safe distances and the required dimensions for protective guards, based on anthropometric data.
Illumination 8.1.28 (70444) Work stations with data terminals. Stansaab A E206-410, Stansaab Elektronik AB, Jarfalla, Sweden, 1974, 35 pp; abstr in CIS Abstracts (CIS 76-1157). This book contains guidelines for the design of these work stations. Discussed are: office lighting, lighting evaluation, work stations with data terminals (visual display units, data printers, environmental effects), ergonomics of office environment, and check list. 8.1.29 (70450) Kelley, W.D. et al. The occupational safety and health effects associated with reduced levels of illumination. National Institute o f Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, HEW Publication No (NIOSH) 75-142, May 1975, 149 pp; abstr in CIS Abstracts (CIS 76-992). Papers presented at a symposium held in Cincinnati, Ohio, on 11-12 July 1974, on the following subjects: The Federal Energy Administration's lighting energy conservation programme; the General Services Administration's approach to energy conservation in lighting; illumination levels in the UK; the illuminating Engineering Research Institute and illumination levels currently being recommended in the USA; lighting and health hazards; some notes on photometric units and an abstract on behavioural performance criteria; lighting performance and age variation; ocular discomfort and other symptoms of eyestrain at low levels of illumination; visual dysfunction; individual differences in contrast sensitivity; illumination levels and safety; what are the lighting needs of the worker? Appendices include lighting and thermal operations guidelines of the US Federal Energy Administration and additional statements by the participants.
Noise 8.1.30 (70458)
American Industrial Hygiene Association. Industrial noise manual. The Association, Akron, Ohio, USA, 3rd ed, 1975, 162 pp; abstr in CIS Abstracts (CIS 76-689).
Computer interfaces 8.1.22 (70411)
Stewart, T.F.M., Ostberg, O., and Mackay, C.J. Computer terminal ergonomics A review of recent human factors literature. Report Dnr 170/72-5, Statskontoret, Stockholm, Sweden, 2nd Edition, 1974, 100 pp; abstr in CIS Abstracts (CIS 76-1158). Recommendations for the design of computer input devices (keyboards, display units) based on the findings of a literature survey. The survey covered data entry, keyboards, visual presentation of information, visual display units, workspace aspects of terminals and system factors. The bibliography lists the publications analysed in the survey.
criteria of 'good fit' could if desired be related to the amount of use. Fitting trials were designed to establish upper and lower tolerances for seat and table height for children of different stature. A statistics search was undertaken to identify the critical age ranges with which the study should be concerned. 8.1.25 (70427) Anon. Work-seat for people working standing up (Arbeitsplatz fiir Stehende). (In German.) Moebel Interior Design, 1975, No 9, 6 6 - 6 7 ; abstr in Design Abstracts In terna tionaI. Haan studio designed a seat for operators who normally must stand during work. The seat is intended to ease workload. There is a swivelling saddle-seat with ball bearings and automatic adjustment. 8.1.26 (70429)
MeClelland, I., and Ward, J.S.
Workplace layout and equipment design 8.1.23 (70414)
Broschk, G. Practical applications of theoretical ergonomics (Durchsetzung Arbeitswissenschaftlicher Erkenntnisse in die Praxis). (In German.) Moderne Unfallverhutung, Vulkan- Verlag, Haus der Technik, Essen, Germany, 1975, 1 9 , 1 0 5 - 1 1 2 ; abstr in CIS Abstracts (CIS 76-1159).
Ergonomics in relation to sanitary ware design. Ergonomics, Jul 1976, 19.4, 465 - 4 7 8 . This study was conducted in order to obtain basic anthropometric data, not available elsewhere, on the human body with respect to the uses of WC seats. The method used was an adaptation of the somatotype photographic technique and relevant body dimensions were measured from the photographic prints. The subjects were recruited from the general public, and consisted of able-bodied adult men and women within the age group 18 to 81 years. Measurements of ten body dimensions of 140 subjects adopting three postures appropriate to WC pan use are given, together with the implications thereof for WC seat design. Comparison is made between measurements so obtained and those of currently recommended WC pan dimensions.
This article gives three examples of the practical application of ergonomics: mechanization of the cleaning of a pit furnace (reduction of physical work and heat exposure, shortening of period during which the furnace is out of service), layout and design of a control workpost (improved visibility, better layout of control equipment, control panel and operator's seat), a driver's cab for a burden scale car in a blast furnace plant (protection against 8.1.27 (70438) dust and heat). Organization of an German Standards Committee in-plant ergonomics centre and procedure Deutseher Normenausschuss), Berlin. for the examination of a project. Guards - concepts, safe distances for adults (Schutz-Einrichtungen - Begriffe, 8.1.24 (70424) Sicherheitsabstande fur Erwachsene). Department of Education and Science, (In German.) Standard No DIN 31001, London. Blatt 1. Beuth-Vertrieb GmbH, Berlin, School furniture. Standing and sitting Dec 1974; abstr in CIS Abstracts postures. TRC Report No T76-3088. (CIS 76-634). 1976, 28 pp; abstr in R and D Abstracts. This standard lays down safety Presents an attempt to solve some specifications under the Act in 1968 of the conflicts involved in fitting respecting technical equipment. It is tables and chairs to pupils. The primary intended to afford protection against hazardous machine parts and defines object of the analysis was to determine the concepts of means of protection, the length of time spent by pupils danger points, safe reach and safe using the tables and chairs so that
48
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distances. Tables give safe distances and the required dimensions for protective guards, based on anthropometric data.
Illumination 8.1.28 (70444) Work stations with data terminals. Stansaab A E206-410, Stansaab Elektronik AB, Jarfalla, Sweden, 1974, 35 pp; abstr in CIS Abstracts (CIS 76-1157). This book contains guidelines for the design of these work stations. Discussed are: office lighting, lighting evaluation, work stations with data terminals (visual display units, data printers, environmental effects), ergonomics of office environment, and check list. 8.1.29 (70450) Kelley, W.D. et al. The occupational safety and health effects associated with reduced levels of illumination. National Institute o f Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, HEW Publication No (NIOSH) 75-142, May 1975, 149 pp; abstr in CIS Abstracts (CIS 76-992). Papers presented at a symposium held in Cincinnati, Ohio, on 11-12 July 1974, on the following subjects: The Federal Energy Administration's lighting energy conservation programme; the General Services Administration's approach to energy conservation in lighting; illumination levels in the UK; the illuminating Engineering Research Institute and illumination levels currently being recommended in the USA; lighting and health hazards; some notes on photometric units and an abstract on behavioural performance criteria; lighting performance and age variation; ocular discomfort and other symptoms of eyestrain at low levels of illumination; visual dysfunction; individual differences in contrast sensitivity; illumination levels and safety; what are the lighting needs of the worker? Appendices include lighting and thermal operations guidelines of the US Federal Energy Administration and additional statements by the participants.
Noise 8.1.30 (70458)
American Industrial Hygiene Association. Industrial noise manual. The Association, Akron, Ohio, USA, 3rd ed, 1975, 162 pp; abstr in CIS Abstracts (CIS 76-689).