September 12, 2013
Video clip 1: Pedestal workstation Video clip 2: Pedestal workstation These video clips show the use of a highly adjustable pedestal workstation that replaced a traditional […]
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September 12, 2013
This workstation designed for circuit board assembly incorporates a number of good features: A — Tiltable fixture B — Task lighting C — Storage racks (in […]
September 12, 2013
90 – 90 – 90 and All That by Dan MacLeod, CPE There’s an old rule of thumb that suggests that the correct sitting posture is […]
September 11, 2013
Die cart converted to sturdy workstation Die carts, which have been used for decades in stamping operations, happen to be very good for use as sturdy […]
September 11, 2013
More Details Hopper wheels in frame Wheels on the hopper fit in the frame, ingeniously taking advantage of the I-beam structure to stabilize the […]
September 10, 2013
Meat and poultry industry knives Case study in importance of good friction grips Constant use of knives Many workers in the meat and poultry industries constantly […]
September 9, 2013
Notched wood blocks on car jack Principles affected Force Fatigue Related pages Background A cradle is any type of temporary holder for a heavy load, […]
September 9, 2013
[initial draft] A good way to get ideas for feasible improvements is to look at automatic equipment. Often, in order to automate, engineers have devised mechanisms […]
September 8, 2013
4000 year-old technology solves injury problem, increases output 20%, and eliminates rejects Before — Traditional workbench, no fixture The work had previously been done on a […]
September 6, 2013
Short handle: long reach Long handle: no reach Principles affected Posture Height Related pages Tools Second handles Background The value of a long-handled tool has been […]
September 6, 2013
A second handle can help Principles affected Force Reach Fatigue Related pages Tool grips Background Second handles on hand tools help to: Increase control and maneuverability […]
September 6, 2013
Bench mounted tools Principles affected Force Motions Fatigue Related pages Tools Counterbalances Hand straps Background This strategy has to do with mounting tools that are typically […]
September 6, 2013
Multi-purpose arm: Suspension, torque control, and point-of-use storage Principles affected Posture Force Fatigue Environment (shock, vibration) Related pages Workstations Fixtures, benchtop Fixtures, floor-based Tools Torque control […]
September 6, 2013
Visible jerk when fastener bottoms out Principles affected Environment (shock) Related pages Tools Counterbalances Background Assemblers who use power fastening tools (such as powered screwdrivers […]
September 6, 2013
Heavy and stiff Principles affected Force Related pages Background Air power tools require a hose that in some circumstances can make the job unnecessarily more […]
September 6, 2013
Principles affected Posture Force Motions Fatigue Pressure points Related pages Straps Background The triggers on some power tools, especially older models, have been found to require […]
September 6, 2013
Principles affected Force Motions Environment (vibration) Related pages Background An often-neglected aspect of hand tools is having proper systems in place to insure optimal use. […]
September 6, 2013
Heavy and off balance Principles affected Posture Force Reach Fatigue Related pages Supports and counterbalances Background Many hand tools are heavy to hold for long […]