Ergonomics

Editor's Preface
pp. 1-2(2)
Authors: Volinn, Ernest; Clancy, Edward A.; Dempsey, Patrick G.

Ergonomics research - a 40-year odyssey: biography of Stover H. Snook
pp. 3-16(14)
Authors: Webster, Barbara S.; Ciriello, Vincent M.; Bangs, Joanne

The psychophysical approach to manual materials handling task design
pp. 17-31(15)
Authors: Ayoub, M. M.; Dempsey, Patrick G.

Maximum acceptable forces of dynamic pushing: comparison of two techniques
pp. 32-39(8)
Authors: Ciriello, Vincent M.; McGorry, Raymond W.; Martin, Susan E.; Bezverkhny, Ilya B.

Beyond psychophysics: the need for a cognitive engineering approach to setting limits in manual lifting tasks
pp. 40-60(21)
Authors: Karwowski, Waldemar; Lee, Wookgee; Jamaldin, Bill; Gaddie, Paul; Jang, Ren-Liu; Alqesaimi, K. K.

Comparison of the sensitivity of three psychophysical techniques to three manual materials handling task variables
pp. 61-73(13)
Authors: Kumar, Shrawan; Narayan, Yogesh; Bjornsdottir, Sigrun

Assessment of human muscle strength for engineering purposes: a review of the basics
pp. 74-93(20)
Author: Kroemer, Karl H. E.

Low-back stresses when learning to use a materials handling device
pp. 94-110(17)
Authors: Chaffin, Don B.; Stump, Benjamin S.; Nussbaum, Maury A.; Baker, Gerri

The effects of lifting speed on the peak external forward bending, lateral bending, and twisting spine moments
pp. 111-125(15)
Authors: Lavender, S. A.; Li, Y. C.; Andersson, G. B. J.; Natarajan, R. N.

Determination of the effect of lift characteristics on dynamic performance profiles during manual materials handling tasks
pp. 126-145(20)
Authors: Khalaf, K. A.; Parnianpour, M.; Sparto, P. J.; Barin, K.

Muscle responses to simulated torque reactions of hand-held power tools
pp. 146-159(14)
Authors: Armstrong, T.; Bir, C.; Foulke, J.; Martin, B.; Finsen, L.; Sjogaard, G.

Computer key switch force-displacement characteristics and short-term effects on localized fatigue
pp. 160-170(11)
Authors: Radwin, Robert G.; Ruffalo, Barry A.

Under-reporting of work-related disorders in the workplace: a case study and review of the literature
pp. 171-182(12)
Authors: Pransky, Glenn; Snyder, Terry; Dembe, Allard; Himmelstein, Jay

Analysis of workers' compensation claims associated with manual materials handling
pp. 183-195(13)
Authors: Dempsey, Patrick G.; Hashemi, Lobat

Hourly trends in workers' compensation claims
pp. 196-207(12)
Authors: Fathallah, Fadi A.; Brogmus, George E.

A corporate-wide ergonomics programme: implementation and evaluation
pp. 208-228(21)
Authors: Drury, Colin G.; Broderick, Richard L.; Weidman, Charles H.; Mozrall, Jacqueline L. Reynolds

The effectiveness of commonly used lifting assessment methods to identify industrial jobs associated with elevated risk of low-back disorders
pp. 229-245(17)
Authors: Marras, W. S.; Fine, L. J.; Ferguson, S. A.; Waters, T. R.

Analysis of multiple activity manual materials handling tasks using A Guide to Manual Materials Handling
pp. 246-257(12)
Author: Mital, A.

Do workplace interventions prevent low-back disorders? If so, why?: a methodologic commentary
pp. 258-272(15)
Author: Volinn, Ernest

Announcement: Contemporary theory and methods in the analysis of team working Ergonomics - Special issue Call for papers
pp. 273-273(1)