Industrial engineering
Work Study & Ergonomics
5 self-contained study topics — notes, diagrams, formulas, and worked examples for exams and GATE.
Topics
- Method StudyMethod study improves the way a task is done before measuring how long it should take.
- Work MeasurementWork measurement converts observed task times into fair standard times for planning and control.
- Ergonomics PrinciplesErgonomics designs workplace, tools, and tasks around human limits to reduce injury and error.
- Motion EconomyMotion economy reduces unnecessary body movement so each cycle becomes faster and less tiring.
- Time Study and Standard TimeTime study establishes realistic standard time by combining observed cycles, rating, and allowances.