Ergonomics - Atlas Copco

How to get the best
out of this book
If, like most of us, you’re in a hurry, go
directly to Chapter 4 where you will find
examples and a diagram showing a com-
parison of ergonomic factors for the type
of tool you are interested in. Here you will
find an evaluation of the ergonomic factors
mentioned in the book.
Each diagram gives an evaluation of one
particular tool and an idea of what to expect
from other tools in the same family.
Don’t be discouraged by the amount of
information the book contains – it is not
intended to be read from cover to cover in
one heroic attempt.
Good ergonomics is good economics
The first chapter deals with the planning
and operation of a production unit and typi-
cal work environments where power tools
are used.
Main tool types
The next chapter describes several main
types of power tool and includes brief com-
ments on ergonomic factors influencing
the operator.
Guide for evaluation
The idea is to develop a method for compar-
ing the impact of some major ergonomic
factors on the operator during the work
process. The method provides a systematic
approach to assessing the ergonomic aspects
of a tool in order to identify problems and
areas requiring improvement.
The state of the art
The final chapter gives examples of specific
tools. We believe them to be the best on the
market. As such, they represent the state
of the art for hand-held tool design. These
tools are evaluated using the guide.