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: […]
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 […]
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 […]