Visual Ergonomics Handbook by Jeffrey Anshel (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Visual Ergonomics Handbook by Jeffrey Anshel Featuring research in the field of visual ergonomics, this book focuses on vision and eye-care issues in both the office and industrial setting, including eye safety issues in industrial plants and construction sites. It includes questionnaires that can be used in the workplace to evaluate eye safety risks. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Viewing an electronic display screen varies significantly from reading text on paper and human eyes often suffer for it. Featuring cutting-edge research in the field of visual ergonomics, Visual Ergonomics Handbook focuses on vision and eye-care issues in both the office and industrial setting, including eye safety issues in industrial plants and construction sites. The text integrates the knowledge of leading experts in the fields of optometry, ergonomics, eye safety, and occupational medicine into a comprehensive, easy-to-read volume that also analyzes the economic benefits of developing a workplace visual ergonomics program. Written at a level that makes the information easily accessible, the chapter authors provide a simplified but thorough discussion of the process of eyesight and the components of the visual system. They explore the technology behind computer displays, discuss environmental issues surrounding eye symptoms and vision in the workplace, and examine lighting, glare, monitor position, vision distances, and other issues in detail. The chapter on glare in the workplace clarifies the role of anti-glare filters for display and the chapter on eye examinations covers the information that is critical to describe to the doctor. A discussion of the economic impact of ergonomic programs wraps up the main volume of the book. The books multidisciplinary chapter authors give you wide ranging coverage of the issues and the editorial guidance of Jeffrey Anshel ensures that redundancies are weeded out. The first comprehensive handbook on visual ergonomics, it presents information that is adequately straightforward and technical. Author Biography Jeffrey Anshel Table of Contents Introduction. Windows to the World - Seeing is Believing. The Eyes and the Visual System. Vision and Displays. Your Workplace and Your Eyes. Glare. The Body Follows the Eyes. Computer Vision Syndrome. Vision Examinations. Vision in Industrial Settings. Computing for the Visually Impaired. Kids and Computers. General Eyecare Tips. Economics of Visual Ergonomics. Long Description Visual Ergonomics Handbook features cutting-edge research in the field of visual ergonomics. The book focuses on vision and eye-care issues in both the office and industrial setting, including eye safety issues in industrial plants and construction sites. Written by a well known author, with contributions from leading experts in safety, ergonomics, and optometry, this volume analyzes the economic benefits involved with developing a workplace visual ergonomics program. The book also includes useful questionnaires that can be used in the workplace to evaluate eye safety risks as well as resources for the blind and visually impaired. Details ISBN1566706823 Short Title VISUAL ERGONOMICS HANDBK Language English ISBN-10 1566706823 ISBN-13 9781566706827 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 617.7 Illustrations Yes Year 2005 Edition 1st Author Jeffrey Anshel Edited by Jeffrey Anshel DOI 10.1604/9781566706827 UK Release Date 2005-06-22 AU Release Date 2005-06-22 NZ Release Date 2005-06-22 US Release Date 2005-06-22 Imprint CRC Press Inc Place of Publication Bosa Roca Country of Publication United States Pages 232 Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc Publication Date 2005-06-22 Alternative 9780367392611 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134476631;

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