Fatigue study : $b the elimination of humanity's greatest unnecessary waste. A first step in motion study — John Shaqi
Fatigue study : $b the elimination of humanity's greatest unnecessary waste. A first step in motion studyGilbreth, Lillian Moller
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Fatigue study : $b the elimination of humanity's greatest unnecessary waste. A first step in motion study
Gilbreth, Lillian Moller
Fatigue; Industrial efficiency; Motion study
Third, little can be done at this stage by the amateur survey maker
in recording the variables of the methods, and in making motion
analysis charts. He may, however, make notes of methods that seem to
him unusual or efficient. For example, if he observes two workers who
seem physically much the same, and who have practically identical
surroundings, and finds that one of these accomplishes more than the
other, or is less fatigued, the difference is likely to lie in the
motions or the methods used. These should be carefully noted. Such data
as these will prove of value in the intensive studies of motions to be
undertaken later.
Variables that Affect Fatigue.
We included in “Motion Study,”[4] a list of forty-two variables that
affect motions. The list we use consists of one hundred and nineteen.
We feel that our list is by no means complete. It is necessary only
to note here that every possible change in the work, the worker, or
the method has its effect upon the fatigue. This need not act as a
deterrent from making changes. It need only act as a warning that no
change made without a thorough consideration of every element of the
problem can be of permanent value.
The Survey Record Sheet.
The survey maker will do well to list all of the things, which he
intends to look for, upon one sheet, which he may use as a tentative
record sheet. Such a sheet will prove itself an admirable record of
how far advanced the organization is in fatigue elimination. The
survey maker in any particular plant may modify it to suit individual
conditions.
The making of such a record sheet is most stimulating to the survey
maker. He should make a collection of all the different survey sheets
obtainable, even though used in the social or educational fields. He
should be required to make at least a tentative sheet of his own.
Through his attempts to do this, he will come, as in almost no other
way, to a realization of the importance of the problem that is before
him.
Survey Photographs.
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