Thomas Armstrong, University of Michigan 8/25/2021

Thomas J. Armstrong
University of Michigan
College of Engineering

Professor Industrial and Operations Engineering Biomedical Engineering U of M Center for Ergonomics Biographical information: Brief Biographical Sketch NIH Format Biographical Sketch -- pdf	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 Doctoral dissertations chaired or co-chaired Academic Courses: IOE 463 Measurement and Design of Work: Job/task analysis methods, workplace layout, time study, predetermined time systems, ergonomics considerations. IOE 563 Advanced Work Measurement and Design: Volunteer Work.: Volunteer work provide an excellent opportunity for exploring and applying tools for the analysis and design of work.	Professional Societies American Society of Biomechanics American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist American Industrial Hygiene Association (Fellow) The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (Fellow) Ergonomics Society GB (Fellow) Human Factors & Ergonomics Society US (Fellow) International Commission on Occupational health Scientific Journals Ergonomics Human Factors and Ergonomics American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, IJERPH PLOS ONE Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics Applied Ergonomics Journal of Biomechanics
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 Program^TM 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