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Ergonomic Performance Standards and Regulations—Their Scientific and Operational Basis
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Smith, Thomas J. Merhi, Omar |
| Copyright Year | 2005 |
| Description | This chapter addresses the use of performance standards in occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, with particular reference to ergonomic performance standards. The sections in the following deal with (a) some relevant definitions, and an historical perspective on OHS performance standards; (b) how performance standards differ from prescriptive standards; (c) an introduction to ergonomic performance standards, and an analysis of their scientific and operational basis plus evidence regarding their criterion validity; and (d) recommendations regarding the application of ergonomic performance standards. Book Name: Handbook on Standards and Guidelines in Ergonomics and Human Factors |
| Related Links | https://api.taylorfrancis.com/content/chapters/edit/download?identifierName=doi&identifierValue=10.1201/9780429189890-4&type=chapterpdf |
| DOI | 10.1201/9780429189890-4 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2005-12-16 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Book Name: Handbook On Standards and Guidelines in Ergonomics and Human Factors Ergonomics Safety Criterion Ergonomic Performance Standards Chapter Recommendations Scientific and Operational Basis |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Chapter |
