After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Definition and Concept of Work Study 2. Need for Work Study 3. Advantages. Definition and Concept of Work Study: Work study, as defined by British Standard Institution, is a generic term for those techniques particularly 'Method Study' and 'Work Measurement' which are used in the examination of human work in all [...]
This article throws light upon the top six techniques used for rating the performance of worker. The techniques are: 1. Speed Rating 2. Skill and Effort Rating 3. Westing-House System of Rating 4. Synthetic Rating 5. Objective Rating 6. Physiological Evaluation. Technique # 1. Speed Rating: Speed of the movements of a worker is the only factor in speed rating. [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the design considerations for work place layout. (1) Materials and tools should be available at their predetermined places and close to the worker. (2) Tools and materials should preferably be located in the order in which they will be used. (3) Wherever possible gravity should be employed for, the raw material to [...]