Electromagnetic Ergonomics: From Electrification to a Wireless Society

Ergonomics is the study of how people interact with their surroundings, especially in the workplace. The electromagnetic field is a significant environmental factor that can cause health hazards, accidental situations, and interfere with electronic devices. This book aims to improve understanding of complex electromagnetic issues in the work environment and help prevent misunderstandings and reduce hazards. It is beneficial to workers exposed to electromagnetic hazards, such as wireless transmission, heating, and transportation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 22 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Ergonomics is a branch of engineering science that utilizes biological insights to understand the relationship between workers and their environments. In the modern era, one pervasive environmental factor is the electromagnetic field, also known as electromagnetic radiation or a subset of non-ionizing radiation. The intricate interplay between electromagnetic energy and material objects poses challenges in ergonomics due to its potential to pose health risks to workers, lead to accidental incidents, hinder their ability to work safely, and disrupt the functioning of electronic devices, including medical implants. This book aims to enhance our understanding of complex electromagnetic issues within the work environment.

This title holds significant value for workers who are exposed to electromagnetic hazards, such as wireless information or power transfer, wireless (induction) heating, metal joining techniques using electric power, dielectric material capacitive heating, physiotherapeutic or cosmetic electromagnetic treatments, anti-theft gates, and other monitoring or control systems utilizing wireless solutions. By providing a comprehensive understanding of electromagnetic hazards, this book aims to mitigate their occurrence and minimize their impact.

Electromagnetic Ergonomics is meticulously crafted to promote public health and worker safety within the work environment, offering a wide range of benefits. These benefits include assisting in research planning and interpretation of results, as well as implementing science-based evidence for evaluating and eliminating EMF hazards in enterprises' operations and environmental, labor, and sanitary inspections.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367896102