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September 7, 2013
Stationary work bench Flexible positions on moving line A workstation is a work area set up for an individual person. The focus here is the industrial […]
September 7, 2013
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 […]
September 6, 2013
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 […]
September 6, 2013
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 […]
September 6, 2013
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 […]
September 6, 2013
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 […]
September 6, 2013
Low, constrained area, hard to turn Good height, clearance, and wheel size Principles affected Posture Force Reach Height Motions Clearance Background The two main issues that […]
September 6, 2013
Background The food industry — meat processing in particular — has developed ingenious techniques to take apart and reassemble equipment quickly for frequent cleaning. These techniques […]
September 6, 2013
Principles affected Posture Force Reach Related pages Material handling Dumpers Background Objectives Ideas and Options First issue […]