This article throws light upon the four important rules of human motions. The rules are: 1. Rules Concerning Human Body 2. Rules Concerning Work Place Layout and Material Handling 3. Rules Concerning Tools and Equipment Design 4. Rules Concerning Time Conservation. 1. Rules Concerning Human Body: (a) Both hands should be used for productive work. (b) Both the hands should [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]