METHODS STUDY

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METHODS STUDY

• Systematic recording of existing and proposed
  ways of doing work in order to simplify the job
• Improve procedures
• Improve layout
• Reduce human fatigue
• Improve use of materials, machines, labor
• Improve physical workplace

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Fig. 2.1 Steps in Methods Study

1. Select project
2. Get and present data
3. Analyze data
4. Develop ideal method
5. Present and install method
6. Develop job analysis
7. Establish time standards
8. Follow up

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Fig. 2.1 Steps in Methods Study
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1 Select Project

• Human factors
• Technical factors
• Economic factors
• Exploratory tools
• Pareto analysis
• Gantt chart
• Fish diagram
• Job/Worksite Analysis Guide

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PARETO ANALYSIS (80-20 Rule)

• Vilfredo Pareto economist
• 80 of money held by 20 of people
• 80 of costs, accidents, injuries, accounted for
  by 20 of jobs/individuals
• Concentrate on those 20
• Plot in descending order as a cumulative
  probability distribution (DesignTools)

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GANTT CHART

• Horizontal bar chart of activities
• Shade in bar as completed
• Any given point in time, a snapshot of the status
  of all activities
• Some behind, some ahead of schedule
• Again focus efforts where needed
• Use DesignTools

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JOB/WORKSITE ANALYSIS GUIDE

• Time to go out on the floor
• Meet with supervisor first
• Explain study (production?)
• Select jobs/workers
• May need to meet with union also
• Never express opinions
• Fill out Job/Worksite Analysis Guide

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LABELING OPERATION