Human-Centered Agriculture: Ergonomics and Human Factors Applied

By P. K. Nag and L. P. Gite

Book Overview

Part 1: Agriculture growth and development.- Ch 1- World Agriculture- an introduction.- Ch 2. Manpower utilization- Working methods and practices.- Part 2: Fundamentals of Ergonomics & Human Factors.- Ch 3- Fundamental of ergonomics and human factors.- Ch 4- Energy cost of human labour.- Ch 5- Work planning and schedules.- Ch 6. Engineering anthropometry .- Part 3: Farming methods and practices.- Ch 7- Mechanization: Nature of development.- Ch 8- Small tools and devices.- Ch 9- Manually operated machines.- Ch 10- Heavy machinery.- Part 4: Health and Safety.- Ch 11- Accidents and injuries.- Ch 12- Health hazards.- Ch 13- Pesticide and chemical toxicity.- Ch 14- Basic occupational health services.- Appendices.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9811572712
• ISBN13: 9789811572715
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 409 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"