Main description:

This volume presents selected papers presented during the 16th International Conference on Humanizing Work and Work Environment (HWWE 2018). The book presents a confluence of ideas on ergonomics and technology implementation to improve workplace environments and work systems to maximize effectiveness and performance. The volume is thematically arranged, with papers covering different aspects of ergonomics and design. The volume will be of use to researchers, practitioners and students working in different fields of ergonomics.

Contents:

A Changing World: Adapting to an Ageing Population in the Workplace.- Ergonomic Assessment of Lower Back Pain among Coir Industry Workers and Workstation Modification.- Postural Assessment while Performing a Drilling Task using the Kinect Sensor for a Hand Drilling Machine.- Determination of Lifting Index for Paddy Storage Activity Performed by Farm Women.- Ergonomic Evaluation of Walking Type Rice Transplanter for Women.- Ergonomic Design of Vegetable and Fruit Cutter.- Modelling of Work-Related Health Disorders among Women Agricultural Workers.- Gender Specific Agricultural Tool for Enhanced Productivity and Human Health.- Digital Human Modelling and Ergonomic Assessment of Handedness in Street Sweeping.- Working Conditions of Indian Glass Artware Workers and Association with Musculoskeletal Symptoms.