Human-Centered Agriculture
Ergonomics and Human Factors Applied
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Beschreibung
This book explores the interplay of farm mechanization, human factors and climatic and other environmental uncertainty in agriculture, using an ergonomics based approach to discuss solutions to the traditionally acknowledged vulnerability of the sector. It converges contemporary research documentation, case studies and international standards on agricultural ergonomics, engineering anthropometry, human factors, basic occupational health services, safety management, human performance and system sustainability to provide a handy reference to students and professionals working to optimize agricultural output while balancing the rational utilization of labour in agricultural practices and human well-being.
This book explores the interplay of farm mechanization, human factors and climatic and other environmental uncertainty in agriculture, using an ergonomics based approach to discuss solutions to the traditionally acknowledged vulnerability of the sector. It converges contemporary research documentation, case studies and international standards on agricultural ergonomics, engineering anthropometry, human factors, basic occupational health services, safety management, human performance and system sustainability to provide a handy reference to students and professionals working to optimize agricultural output while balancing the rational utilization of labour in agricultural practices and human well-being.
Provides perspectives of ergonomics and human factors in agriculture Discusses energy balance analysis of human labour and machinery utilization Focuses on contemporary work methods and practices in farming
Autor*in
P. K. Nag
Themen in »Human-Centered Agriculture«
Farm mechanization Biomechanics Health and safety in agriculture Accidents and injuries Work time schedules Human well being in agriculture