Books by William S. Marras

Fundamental and Assessment Tools for Occupational Ergonomics merges the frontiers of ergonomics, workplace design, and management issues. The editors have brought together researchers from disciplines such as biomechanics, anthropometry, and cognitive science with pioneering practitioners in industry. They discuss tools of the trade, upper extremit

Brings together researchers from disciplines such as biomechanics, anthropometry, and cognitive science with practitioners in industry. This book discusses tools of the trade, upper extremity analysis, interventions, management issues, design for ergonomics, principles of product design, band-aid approaches, processing, and distribution centers.

Delivers comprehensive information on the causes of back disorders in the workplace and most importantly, how to prevent them. Provides a systems perspective to the causes of occupational back pain not only addressing factors such as spine loading, but also addressing psychosocial aspect that contribute to back injuries.