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METHOD STUDY
(PART IV)
4. Develop
ii. Record
iii. Examine
iv. Develop
v. Evaluate
vi. Define
vii. Install
viii. Maintain
4.1 Factors to be considered in solution development:
▪ Improve layout.
▪ Choose the right material handling
equipment.
▪ Minimize material handling – non
productive activity.
Different types of material handling equipment
Conveyors Robot
Truck
ii. Workers movement in the work place
◼ Minimize or eliminate ineffective movement.
b) Both hands should not be idle at the same time except during
rest periods.
Forearm-only (preferable) and full-arm (satisfactory) reach limits for men and women in
working areas shown in the horizontal and vertical planes.
5. Material and tools should be
located to permit the best
sequence of motions.
◼ Use gravity.