Reference 31

Dan MacLeod. “The Ergonomics Edge: Improving Safety, Quality, and Productivity.” New York, NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold, © 1994. ISBN: 0471285110

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This book is written for managers of businesses to consider the impact of ergonomics in a production situation. Case studies are contained within a single chapter, and are written from an economic viewpoint. However, the case studies do contain an explanation of what steps were taken to solve the problem. Pictures and design descriptions are also included along with the task description.

A

Manufacturing
Bottom Line: Workers’ Compensation Costs Cut Dramatically
B

Military Weapons System
Bottom Line: Faster Deployment; Better Operator Communications
C

Design of Photocopying Machine
Bottom Line: Drastic Cut in Service Costs
D

Meatpacking-Ergonomically Improved Boning Line
Bottom Line: Increased Yields and Reduced Workers’ Compensation Costs
E

Paper Processing
Bottom Line: (a) Finger Repetitions Reduced from 50,000 to Near Zero; (b) Productivity Doubled
F

Metal Manufacturing
Bottom Line: (a) Injury Rated Reduced from 24 Percent to Zero; (b) Productivity Increased 9 Percent; (c) Absenteeism Dropped 1.4 Percent; (d) Discomfort Reduced 31 Percent