Ergonomics and facilities planning for the hospitality industry /
Lolita O. Mendoza
- Sta. Cruz, Manila : Edric Publishing House, c2022
- 96 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
Chapter 1. Introduction to Ergonomics -- 2. Principles of Ergonomics -- 3. Human Engineering -- 4. Elements and principles of design -- 5. Interior Design -- 6. Safety & Security Systems -- 7. Foodservice Device -- 8. Noise Control, Heat, Ventilation and Air Conditioning -- 9. Water and waste management systems -- 10. Environmental sustainability and sustainable management -- 11. Lodging, planning & design: Green Lodging -- Bibliography.
Ergonomics is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimise human well-being and overall system performance.