[initial development] maintenance human factors: alertness, error reductions in maintenance tasks maintainability: designing equipment to minimize the need to make repairs as well as the ease […]

[in initial development] The objectives of this page and the links are to show: Note: The primary focus of this information for workplace personnel to improve […]

[In development] Good, but seldom used options: air casters (left) and slides (right) The basics of material handling are generally well known. However, there are several […]

The human factor Small work cell, workbenches Capital intensive, overhead conveyor Production area without “line” per se The human interface with equipment is a critical factor […]

  Lift in constrained area; possible use for cradle Principles affected Posture Force Related pages Material handling Hoists and cranes Lift trucks Lifter-transporters Background Lift heavy objects […]

Working in high position can create multiple challenges Principles affected Posture Reach Height Related pages Workstations Work platforms Storage (at point-of-use) Background Maintenance personnel often need access […]

Refinery platforms (arrows) Standard platform in power plant Principles affected Posture Reach Height Clearance Related pages Workstations Work platforms Maintenance Mobile high platforms Background Process industries […]

Cumbersome to fit and fasten Principles affected Posture Force Motions Fatigue Clearance Related pages Machine operation Covers and doors Tools Quick releases Material handling Wheels Background […]