Background
Bridger, Robert Spencer was born on April 20, 1956 in London, England. Son of Allen John and Agnes May (Liddiard) Bridger. arrived in South Africa, 1981.
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The past decade has seen the development and testing of an increasingly large set of ergonomics tools. With new sections in every chapter, the third edition of Introduction to Ergonomics describes a representative selection of tools and demonstrates how to apply them in practice. In fully researched, stand alone sections with worked examples, the book provides useful, practical skills for dealing with real-world ergonomic problems. The author’s approach is based on a professional model in which specialized skills are backed-up by a good general knowledge of ergonomics. This approach is in accordance with International Ergonomics Association guidelines. See what’s new in the Third Edition: • Ergonomics Workshop sections in each chapter with worked examples and advice for using problem solving tools • Guidance for the design of questionnaires, rating scales, and the conduct of surveys applicable across all areas of ergonomics • Task analysis examples together with a wide variety of ergonomics checklists and design guidelines • Increased coverage of the role of stress and psychological well-being on the health of workers and on systems safety • New material for course lectures, examinations, and projects – over 200 essays and exercises • Glossary of technical terms • New evidence for the cost-effectiveness of ergonomics in practice • Advice for further study • Updated Instructor’s Manual The book’s built-in flexibility allows it to be used in a variety of ways. Reading the main text supplies a general overview of ergonomics in action. Delving deeper, the Ergonomics Workshop sections include tutorials and exercises that provide a basic toolkit for carrying out risk assessments and for solving real-world problems. This multi-level organization allows those studying human factors, psychology, industrial engineering, and occupational ergonomics to get both general knowledge and specialized information. The self-contained chapters are also accessible to non-ergonomics professionals who need to know more about the subject.
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When faced with productivity problems in the workplace, engineers might call for better machines, and management might call for better-trained people, but ergonomists call for a better interface and better interaction between the user and the machine. Introduction to Ergonomics, 2nd Edition, provides a comprehensive introduction to ergonomics as the study of the relationship between people and their working environment. The author presents evidence from field trials, studies and experiments that demonstrate the value of ergonomics in making the workplace safer, more error resistant, and compatible with users' characteristics and psychological and social needs. Evidence for the effectiveness of each topic is incorporated throughout the book as well, which helps practitioners to make the case for company investment in ergonomics. In addition, the author outlines international standards for ergonomics that influence engineering and design and pave the way for a more precise form of practice. Extensively revised and updated, this second edition explains the main areas of application, the science that underpins these applications, and demonstrates the cost-effectiveness of implementing the applications in a wide variety of work settings.
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consultant Ergonomics scientist
Bridger, Robert Spencer was born on April 20, 1956 in London, England. Son of Allen John and Agnes May (Liddiard) Bridger. arrived in South Africa, 1981.
Bachelor of Science, Goldsmiths College, London, 1978. Master of Science, Birkbeck College, London, 1981. Doctor of Philosophy, University Cape Town, South Africa, 1991.
Psychologist Wormwood Scrubs Prison, London, 1979-1981. Researcher Chamber of Mines, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1981-1984. Scientist Medical School University Cape Town, South Africa, since 1984.
Consultant South African Parliament, 1997, Old Mutual, Cape Town, 1996-1997. Honorary lecturer Luleå (Sweden) University, 1996. Visiting research fellow Ohio State University, Columbus, 1994.
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Fellow Ergonomics Society (registered ergonomics practitioner). Member Ergonomics Society South Africa (founding member since 1984), Milnerton Golf Club.
Married Barbara Eliana Parodi Ortiz de Zarate, December 28, 1990. Children: Daniella, Angelo.