Professor
Biographical information:
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Contact:
- Telephone: (734) 763-3742
- FAX: (734) 764-3451
- E-mail: tja@umich.edu
- G656 IOE Building, 1205 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2117
Research
- Job/task analysis and design
- Biomechanical aspects of manual work, gait, climbing and tool design.
- Ergonomic aspects of disability
- Control of work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the hand and wrist, e.g., fatigue, tendinitis, & carpal tunnel syndrome
- Selected publications
Teaching
Professional Societies
Scientific Journals
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Some Ergonomic Assessment Tools:
Basic Ergonomics Model
Job/Task Analysis
Asking questions
Text Entry Time Exercise
Reaction Time Exercise
Time Study Procedures
Time Study Web App
Video Annotation Web App
Body links & Reach Limits Web App
SketchUp: Work Layout
AutoCAD: Work Layout
Strength Demands & Capacities
Localized Fatigue
Work Energy Demands, Physical Work Capacity, and fatigue
U of M Static Strength Prediction ProgramTM
3D SSPP demo app
Health Statistics
Bureau of Labor Statistics -- access latest data on musculoskeletal disorders
National Health Survey Statistics
Some Work Design Resources
Van Cott HP, Kinkade RG, editors. Human engineering guide to equipment design. Department of Defense; 1972.
Anthropometric source book. Volume 1: Anthropometry for designers
Anthropometric source book. Volume 2: A handbook of anthropometric data
Anthropometric source book. Volume 3: Annotated bibliography of anthropometry
2012 Anthropometric survey of U.S. Army personnel: methods and summary statistics
Design Guidelines
ACGIH TLVs
NIOSH Ergonomics
DOL OSHA Ergonomics
NIH DOHS Ergonomics: Offices/Labs/Patient Care
NIH DOHS Computer Workstation Ergonomics: Self-Assessment Checklist
NIH DOHS Office Ergonomics: Exercises and Stretches
FDA Medical Device Ergonomics
Job Accommodation Network
National Rehabilitation Information Center
Americans with Disabilities Act
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)
World Wide Web consortium, W3C
U Mich Resources
U of Michigan Human Resources Health and Well-Being
U of M Department of (Campus) Environmental Health
College of Engineering Safety Committee
Michigan Engineering Resources Planning and Management
U of M library
U of M Staff Directory
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