Ergonomics for Improved Productivity [electronic resource] : Proceedings of HWWE 2017 Volume 2 / edited by Mohammad Muzammil, Abid Ali Khan, Faisal Hasan.

Assessment of Human Cost of Work of Tribal Women Farmers in Harvesting of Maize With the Use of Improved Sickles -- Ergonomic Evaluation of Knapsack Sprayer -- Product Design Interventions to Solve Issues Faced in the Use of a Hand-held Blender in Domestic Use -- Total Ergonomics Model Applied to Thermal Power Plant for Workers Safety, Health and Happiness -- Effect of Drilling Speed and Task Duration on Workers’ Performance in a Modified Hand Feed System -- Thermodynamic Investigation of Transpiration Cooled Gas Turbine Blade -- Eustress-The Positive Side of Negativity: A Conceptual Framework -- Hatchback Car Judder – An Investigative Analysis -- A Comparative Analysis of a Mouse and Touch pad Based on Throughput and Locations for a Laptop Computer -- Ergonomic Assessment of Log Bucking Operation using Chain Saw.

This highly informative and carefully presented book focuses on the fields of ergonomics/human factors and discusses the future of the community vis-à-vis health problems, productivity, aging, etc. Ergonomic intercession must be seen in light of its effect on productivity because ergonomic solutions will improve productivity as the reduction of environmental stressors, awkward postures and efforts lead to a reduction in task execution time. The book provides promising evidence that the field of ergonomics continues to thrive and develop deeper insights into how work environments, products and systems can be developed to meet needs, demands and limitations of humans and how they can support productivity improvements. Some of the themes covered are anthropometry and workplace design, biomechanics and modelling in ergonomics, cognitive and environmental ergonomics, ergonomic intervention and productivity, ergonomics in transport, mining, agriculture and forestry, health systems, work physiology and sports ergonomics, etc. This book is beneficial to academicians, policymakers and the industry alike.