Workplace Environmental Factors - 9781041141556

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Workplace Environmental FactorsLighting, Noise, and Vibration\nAuthor(s): Waldemar Karwowski, Beata Mrugalska\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781041141556, 978-1041141556\nSynopsis\nThis concise volume examines how environmental conditions, specifically lighting, noise, and vibration, affect human performance, health, and comfort. As workplace demands evolve, so must our approach to design. This book covers the importance of aligning visual and auditory elements of work environments with the needs and limitations of the human body, whilst also enhancing productivity and minimizing risk.\n\nThis book details the tools and insights needed to better support human well-being in complex environments. Readers will discover thorough coverage of lighting principles, from basic definitions and equipment types to contemporary developments in visual display technologies and their ergonomic implications. The book also presents.