Wasted effort: Box at same level as materials Wasted effort: Materials lower than bags Principles affected Force Height Motions Related pages Workstations Label/tape dispensers Stretch wrap […]

Work is often performed directly on conveyors Principles affected All Related pages All Background Conveyors can serve as the foundation for a workstation equivalent to a […]

Temperature extremes Principles affected Fatigue (metabolic load) Environment Background Human performance decreases when working in hot and cold environments. In broad terms, the ideal temperature is about […]

Double handling Cross-body reach Principles affected All Related pages Workstations Storage Surface size Parts handling Background Layout issues can be considered on two levels: Between workstations […]

Pressure points behind the knees Instinctive need for any type of change in position Principles affected Posture Fatigue Pressure points Related pages Workstations: Seating Flooring Sit/Stand […]

Walking/Working/Standing Surfaces Instinctive use of cardboard to gain cushioning Background The human body does not tolerate standing on hard surfaces well. The most direct effect is […]

Poor chair Makeshift lumbar support Principles affected Posture Fatigue Pressure points Clearance Movement Related pages Workstations: Sit-stand Flooring Platforms Foot rests Background The problems with sitting […]

It is best to alternate between sitting and standing throughout the day There is no single posture that is correct for a full workday. The body […]

Inadequate knee clearance creates twist Inadequate lower leg clearance creates long reach Background Occasionally, workstations are set up without consideration for leg and knee clearance. As […]