Ergonomics in Everyday Life

Simplifying the Science of Comfort and Efficiency
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-37631-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 104 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Ergonomics is often misunderstood as a field reserved for experts in engineering, psychology, or design, leaving many feeling disconnected from its relevance. In reality, ergonomics is deeply embedded in our daily lives, shaping everything from how we wake up to how we go to bed.

This book simplifies the complexities of ergonomics into relatable concepts, making it accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. Through a narrative approach enriched with practical examples, it explores the ergonomic aspects of daily routines, offering actionable advice to enhance comfort and efficiency. Each chapter begins with an overview to set the stage, concludes with key takeaways summarizing the content, and includes practice sessions to help readers apply what they’ve learned. The final chapter features exercises designed to reinforce ergonomic principles in real-life scenarios.

Written in a concise and engaging style, Ergonomics in Everyday Life: Simplifying the Science of Comfort and Efficiency empowers readers, whether professionals, engineers, designers, or individuals with no prior knowledge, to understand and apply ergonomic principles to improve their daily lives.

Zielgruppe

Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mukhopadhyay, Prabir

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Design Produktdesign, Industriedesign
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Gebäudetypen Wohngebäude
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Technische Zuverlässigkeit, Sicherheitstechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1.Layperson: Myth or Reality. 2. The Dawn. 3. Day Begins. 4. Travel to Work. 5. Work and Only Work. 6. Back Home. 7. Dusk. 8. Activities with Ergonomic Directions.

Über Autor(innen)

Prabir Mukhopadhyay is an Associate Professor in the Design Discipline at the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM) Jabalpur. He earned his PhD in Industrial Ergonomics from the University of Limerick, Ireland. His research interests encompass diverse applications of ergonomics, including manufacturing, the informal sector, and product, space, and communication ergonomics. Dr. Mukhopadhyay has collaborated on numerous consultancy projects in ergonomics, working with esteemed clients such as Indian Railways, the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited. He is the author of six books published by CRC Press and enjoys writing, traveling, and cooking in his leisure time.