Thomas J. Armstrong
University of Michigan
College of Engineering

Professor Emeritus Biographical information: Research
  • Job/task analysis and design
  • Biomechanics, work, gait, climbing, and handtools.
  • Ergonomic and disability
  • Work-related musculoskeletal disorders of upper limb, e.g., fatigue, tendinitis, & carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Selected publications

Teaching

  • Doctoral dissertations chaired or co-chaired
  • Academic Courses Taught:
    • 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.
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
Professional Societies Professional Journals


U Mich Resources
  1. U of Michigan Human Resources Health and Well-Being
  2. University of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, U-M COHSE
  3. U of Michigan Center for Ergonomics
  4. U of M library
  5. U of M Staff Directory

Ergo Design Resources
  1. ACGIH TLVs
  2. NIOSH Ergonomics
  3. DOL OSHA Ergonomics
  4. NIH DOHS Ergonomics: Offices/Labs/Patient Care
  5. NIH DOHS Computer Workstation Ergonomics: Self-Assessment Checklist
  6. NIH DOHS Office Ergonomics: Exercises and Stretches
  7. NIOSH Future of Work Initiative
  8. FDA Medical Device Ergonomics
  9. Job Accommodation Network
  10. National Rehabilitation Information Center
  11. Americans with Disabilities Act
  12. ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)
  13. World Wide Web consortium, W3C
  14. Van Cott HP, Kinkade RG, editors. Human engineering guide to equipment design. Department of Defense; 1972.
  15. Anthropometric source book. Volume 1: Anthropometry for designers
  16. Anthropometric source book. Volume 2: A handbook of anthropometric data
  17. Anthropometric source book. Volume 3: Annotated bibliography of anthropometry
  18. 2012 Anthropometric survey of U.S. Army personnel: methods and summary statistics

Health Statistics

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics -- access latest data on musculoskeletal disorders
  2. National Health Survey Statistics

Aviation Resources

  1. FAR PART 61 - Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors
  2. FAR PART 91 - General Operating and Flight Rules
  3. Aeronautical Information Manual Official Guide to Basic Flight Information and ATC Procedures
  4. FAA Advisory Circulars (ACs) AC Search
  5. NTSB Aviation Accident Database & Synopses
  6. 1800wxbrief
  7. Skyvector: on line aviation charts
  8. FightAware: Real-time Worldwide Flight Traffic
  9. LiveATC.net
  10. Aviation Safety Reporting System, ASRS
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