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September 6, 2013

Slanted work surface

Horizontal: More difficult to perform work, increased strain on back Slanted: easier, faster, less strain on back Principles affected Posture Reach Height Fatigue Related pages Workstations: […]
September 6, 2013

Workstation Surface Material

Glare Clearance Principles affected Posture Force Clearance Environment (lighting) Related pages Workstations Parts handling Lighting Material handling Slides Background Depending on the task and the conditions in […]
September 6, 2013

Worksurface Size

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 […]
September 6, 2013

Point-of-Use Storage

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 […]
September 6, 2013

Workstation Parts Handling

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 […]
September 6, 2013

Magnification

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, […]
September 6, 2013

Lighting

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 […]
September 6, 2013

Visual Access

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 […]
September 6, 2013

Height adjustments for workstations

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 […]