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Which of the following is the MOST direct application of calculating basic work content, as learned in the course?
Which of the following is the MOST direct application of calculating basic work content, as learned in the course?
- Assessing employee satisfaction levels.
- Calculating an organization's production capacity. (correct)
- Designing ergonomic workstations.
- Determining optimal break times for employees.
Which of the following scenarios BEST demonstrates the application of ergonomics principles learned in the course?
Which of the following scenarios BEST demonstrates the application of ergonomics principles learned in the course?
- A software company using motion study to optimize coding processes.
- A factory implementing a new incentive plan to increase production output.
- An office redesigning workstations to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. (correct)
- A construction site using work sampling to measure task durations.
If a work study analyst determines that a job requires a high level of repetitive motion and awkward postures, which risk assessment tool would be MOST appropriate to use?
If a work study analyst determines that a job requires a high level of repetitive motion and awkward postures, which risk assessment tool would be MOST appropriate to use?
- Time study analysis
- Predetermined motion time system
- Work sampling technique
- RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) (correct)
What is the primary reason for conducting a critical analysis during the work study procedure?
What is the primary reason for conducting a critical analysis during the work study procedure?
Which of the following elements is MOST crucial when determining allowances in work measurement?
Which of the following elements is MOST crucial when determining allowances in work measurement?
In Method Study, what is the primary purpose of using recording techniques like flow process charts and diagrams?
In Method Study, what is the primary purpose of using recording techniques like flow process charts and diagrams?
Which aspect of ergonomics is MOST directly addressed by the NIOSH lifting equation?
Which aspect of ergonomics is MOST directly addressed by the NIOSH lifting equation?
An organization wants to improve employee motivation and productivity. Which of the following would BEST achieve this?
An organization wants to improve employee motivation and productivity. Which of the following would BEST achieve this?
A Simo chart is MOST useful for which of the following applications in work study?
A Simo chart is MOST useful for which of the following applications in work study?
How does understanding the musculoskeletal system contribute to effective workplace design in ergonomics?
How does understanding the musculoskeletal system contribute to effective workplace design in ergonomics?
Flashcards
Work Study
Work Study
Systematic examination of methods to improve resource use and set work standards.
Method Study
Method Study
Detailed analysis of how a job is done to find better methods.
Recording Techniques
Recording Techniques
Techniques to record how work is done, like charts and diagrams.
Therbligs
Therbligs
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Work Measurement
Work Measurement
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Performance Rating
Performance Rating
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Allowances
Allowances
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Work Sampling
Work Sampling
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Ergonomics
Ergonomics
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Biomechanics
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Study Notes
- This curriculum is for a three-year diploma program in Mechanical Engineering.
- The course code is ME OE 503.
- The course title is Work Study & Ergonomics.
- This course is in the 5th semester.
- The course has 3 credits.
- There are 3 lecture hours per week and zero tutorial and practical hours.
Course Objective
- To provide a foundational understanding of work-study and ergonomics.
- To impart knowledge of work-study techniques for productivity improvement.
- To develop skills in calculating allowances, rating, and standard time for manual operations.
- To give students knowledge about wages an incentive schemes.
- To foster analytical skills related to workplace design, working postures, and lifting tasks.
Course Content
Work Study
- This section covers the historical background and definition of work study.
- It examines the role of work study in improving productivity.
- It takes into account human factors in work study.
- It covers the procedure for selecting jobs for work study.
- Information collection and recording techniques are explored, along with critical analysis.
- Focus on developing better methods, installation and following up on standard methods.
- Motion Study/Method Study is covered, including definition, objectives and step-by-step procedure.
- Recording includes techniques charts and diagrams plus memo motion and micro motion study.
- This includes therbligs, cyclograph and chrono cyclegraph, simo chart.
- Other key areas are the principles of motion economy and workplace layout design.
Work measurement
- Work measurement includes definitions of components, procedures, and tools.
- This covers performance rating, concept of normal time and allowances.
- Work sampling technique of work measurement is covered.
- Introduction to predetermined motion time system.
- Covers the definition and objectives of incentive plans.
- Covers various types of incentive plans.
Ergonomics
- Introduction to ergonomics, definition, objectives and scope.
- Covers the man-machine system and its components.
- Introduction to musculoskeletal, respiratory, and circulatory systems.
- Also covers metabolism and measuring physiological functions.
- Addresses workload and energy consumption.
- Discusses biomechanics and types of body movements.
- Design of lifting tasks using the NIOSH lifting equation.
- Distal upper extremities risk factors and risk assessment tools are examined.
- Topics include Strain Index, RULA, and REBA.
- Introduces anthropometry, work table, and seat designing.
Course Outcome
- Students will be able to calculate the basic work content of a specific job, and an organization's production capacity.
- Students will be able to analyze the level of risk in a job and design appropriate work systems.
- Students will be able to rate a worker and calculate basic, allowed, and standard time.
- Students can analyze and improve existing working methods.
- Students will be able to provide allowances for jobs.
Recommended Books
- Barnes Ralph M., "Motion & Time study: Design and Measurement of Work," Wiley Text Books, 2001.
- Marvin E, Mundel & David L, "Motion & Time Study: Improving Productivity," Pearson Education, 2000.
- Benjamin. E Niebel and Freivalds Andris, "Methods Standards & Work Design," Mc Graw Hill, 1997.
- Lakhwinder P S," Work Study and Ergonomics," Cambridge University Press, 2016
- International Labour Organization, "Work-study," Oxford and IBH publishing company Pvt. Ltd., N.Delhi, 2001.
- Sanders Mark S and McCormick Ernert J, "Human Factors in Engineering and Design", McGraw-Hill Inc., 1993.
- KjellZandin, Maynard's Industrial Engineering Handbook, Fifth Edition, McGraw Hill. 2001.
Unit-Wise Time and Marks Distribution
- Unit 1 has a time allocation of 20 hours and a marks allocation of 40%.
- Unit 2 has a time allocation of 10 hours and a marks allocation of 20%.
- Unit 3 has a time allocation of 18 hours and a marks allocation of 40%.
- The total time allocation is 48 hours and the total marks allocation is 100%.
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Description
Foundational study of work study and ergonomics for Mechanical Engineering diploma, semester 5. Learn techniques for productivity improvement, calculating allowances, rating, and standard time for manual operations. Foster analytical skills related to workplace design, working postures, and lifting tasks.
