Long reach from excessively large work surface Large work surfaces attract clutter Principles affected Posture Reach Motions Related pages Workstations: Free-standing fixtures Workstation storage Parts handling […]

Using the work surface for storage leads to clutter, wasted time and motions Principles affected Reach Height Motions Related pages Tools Arms and counterbalances Workstations Layout […]

No flow, unnecessary motions, wasted time Principles affected Posture Force Reach Height Motions Related pages All subcategories of Material handling and Workstations Background It is common to […]

Visually intense work Principles affected Posture Fatigue Related pages Workstations: Visual access Lighting Arm supports Fixtures Background Magnifiers are common in manufacturing to enhance visibility. However, […]

Work surface with both shadow and glare Principles affected Posture Environment Related pages Workstations: Visual access Magnification Background In most manufacturing operations, the standard approach to […]

Difficult to see because of poor height or orientation Principles affected Posture Clearance and access Environment (lighting) Related pages Workstations: Lighting Magnification as indicated in related […]

Before — Bench too low After — Extensions added to legs Principles affected Posture Height Related pages Workstations: Standing platforms, Floor fixtures(especially pedestals) How to design […]

Pedestal stand for manufacturing fixture Pipe stand used in assembly operation Principles affected Posture Force Reach Height Fatigue Related pages Workstations: Fixtures Height adjustment Surface dimensions […]

Using the hand as a fixture — inefficient and hard on the wrist Fixture for both the part and the tool Principles affected Posture Force Reach […]