This must be typed, one page. Please no plagarism. Math Work MUST be shown. Would like to have this by tomorrow, preferably before noon.
Ergonomics Report
Bob Sanders (your supervisor) has another job for you to complete for BSCI. This time, you have been asked to examine the ergonomic details at Acme Manufacturing Co. Specifically, Acme Manufacturing Co. has asked you to conduct an ergonomic evaluation of the packing line. Given the following worksheet (see the link below to download the worksheet), calculate the (1) RWL and (2) the Lifting Index. Using the data and results, provide your written recommendations for corrective action.
Your report should be in APA style and be at least one page in length, double-spaced (not including title, references, and appendix pages). Respond to the details in each section and be sure to include at least each of the following sections in your report for this unit:
Introduction: Briefly describe why the studies were performed (why you started the study).
Report details: Briefly discuss the details of the scenario (what you found from the study).
Conclusions and recommendations: Briefly describe your recommendations based on your findings (what you recommend to resolve any deficiencies).
Appendix: Provide measurements and calculations (show your work).
JOB ANALYSIS WORKSHEET |
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Department: Shipping |
Job Description: Loading paper supply rolls |
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Job Title: Packager |
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Analyst Name: Sharon Spear |
Date: XX/XX/XXXX |
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Measure and Record Task Variables |
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Object Weight |
Hanc Location |
Vertical Distance |
Asymmetric Angle (Degrees) |
Frequency Rate (lifts/min) |
Duration (hrs) |
Object Coupling |
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L (Avg) |
L (Max) |
Origin |
Dest. |
Origin |
Dest. |
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35 |
35 |
15 |
27 |
20 |
10 |
17 |
0 |
0 |
<0.2 |
<1 |
Poor |
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Determine the Multipliers and Compute the RWLs |
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LC |
x |
HM |
x |
VM |
x |
DM |
x |
AM |
x |
FM |
x |
CM |
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RWL |
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lbs |
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Compute the Lifting Index |
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