September 8, 2013
(Click here for a downloadable pdf copy of this study.) Introduction This case example is important for several reasons: It is comprehensive — plant-wide over a 10-year […]
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September 8, 2013
Click here for a downloadable pdf copy of this page. Study 1 Output doubled plant-wide The bottom line in this example is that output doubled in this […]
September 8, 2013
Heat, dust, noise, and vibration Glare and shadows This topic is somewhat of a catch-all category in industrial ergonomics. Some topics are normally addressed through the […]
September 8, 2013
Extremely constrained position (precision laser welder) The human body needs to move and be exercised and stretched. You should not conclude from phrases like “reduce force” […]
September 8, 2013
No room for knees No room for hand It is important that you have both adequate workspace and easy access to everything you need, […]
September 8, 2013
Hard edge Cushioned Direct pressure or “contact stress” refers to on-going contact between a part of the body and a hard edge or surface. This issue […]
September 8, 2013
Heavy, exhausting work: Metabolic Load Writer’s Cramp: Static Load Preventing fatigue has long been a major focus of ergonomics and methods engineering. Production issues There is […]
September 8, 2013
Finding effective ways to reduce motions has been a hallmark of classic methods engineering a century ago and industrial ergonomics in more recent decades. Production issues […]
September 8, 2013
An essential aspect of task design is keeping products, parts, and tools that are frequently needed within easy reach. Focusing on reach provides value in several […]
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September 8, 2013
(Click here for a downloadable pdf copy of this study.) Introduction This case example is important for several reasons: It is comprehensive — plant-wide over a 10-year […]
September 8, 2013
Click here for a downloadable pdf copy of this page. Study 1 Output doubled plant-wide The bottom line in this example is that output doubled in this […]
September 8, 2013
Heat, dust, noise, and vibration Glare and shadows This topic is somewhat of a catch-all category in industrial ergonomics. Some topics are normally addressed through the […]
September 8, 2013
Extremely constrained position (precision laser welder) The human body needs to move and be exercised and stretched. You should not conclude from phrases like “reduce force” […]
September 8, 2013
No room for knees No room for hand It is important that you have both adequate workspace and easy access to everything you need, […]
September 8, 2013
Hard edge Cushioned Direct pressure or “contact stress” refers to on-going contact between a part of the body and a hard edge or surface. This issue […]
September 8, 2013
Heavy, exhausting work: Metabolic Load Writer’s Cramp: Static Load Preventing fatigue has long been a major focus of ergonomics and methods engineering. Production issues There is […]
September 8, 2013
Finding effective ways to reduce motions has been a hallmark of classic methods engineering a century ago and industrial ergonomics in more recent decades. Production issues […]
September 8, 2013
An essential aspect of task design is keeping products, parts, and tools that are frequently needed within easy reach. Focusing on reach provides value in several […]