Sharkey, Brian J.

Hard work : defining physical work performance requirements / Brian J. Sharkey, Paul O. Davis. - Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2008. - x, 237 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-228) and index.

Physically demanding occupations -- The worker -- Employment opportunity -- Job-related tests -- Test validation -- Test implementation -- Testing new employees -- Testing incumbent employees -- Program evaluation -- Employee health -- Physiology of work -- Job-related fitness -- Environmental impacts -- Respiratory protection -- Lifting guidelines -- Legal issues.

0736065369 (hard cover) 9780736065368 (hard cover)

2007-040245


Work capacity evaluation.
Work--physiology.
Biomechanics.
Exertion.
Work Capacity Evaluation.