| Document ID (ISN) | 102041 |
| CIS number |
03-1442 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0169-8141 - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics |
| Year |
2003 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Yeow P.H.P., Sen R.N. |
| Title |
Quality, productivity, occupational health and safety and cost effectiveness of ergonomic improvements in the test workstations of an electronics factory |
| Bibliographic information |
Sep. 2003, Vol.32, No.3, p.147-163. Illus. 32 ref. |
| Abstract |
Results of an ergonomic study of workstations where electrical testing is performed in a plant manufacturing printed electronic circuits. Both workers' subjective assessment and direct observation methods were used on the operators to discover the problems at their workstations. The following problems were observed: poor workstation design; mix-ups of tested and untested boards, missing or incorrect test steps, unclear pass/fail criteria for the projected colour test. Ergonomic interventions implemented were: an improved workstation layout with space for resting arms and the oscilloscope and computer keyboards within easy reach of the operators; clear segregation of tested and untested boards to prevent mix-ups; retraining of operators by more qualified trainers; reference colour samples for more effective recognition of different colours in the projection screen. The interventions implemented were simple and inexpensive; nevertheless, they resulted in improved productivity, quality and working conditions. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
workplace design; equipment testing; electronics industry |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
work organization; printed circuits; equipment layout; work efficiency; sitting posture; quality control; man-computer interfaces; economic aspects; ergonomic evaluation; women; conditions of work |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Malaysia |
| Subject(s) |
Electricity
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Manufacturing of electrical appliances and equipment
Ergonomics
Electronics industry
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