IL4101 Work System Design and Ergonomics Syllabus:

IL4101 Work System Design and Ergonomics Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 Impart knowledge in the area of method study
 Train the students in stop watch time study
 Summarize time standards using predetermined motion time systems.
 Explain the anthropometry measures and its use in the work place design
 Articulate the effect of environmental factors on human performance.

UNIT I METHOD STUDY

Work design and Productivity – Productivity measurement – Total work content, Developing methods – operation analysis, motion & micro motion study, graphic tools.

UNIT II WORK MEASUREMENT

Stop watch time study, Performance rating, allowances, standard data-machining times for basic operations, learning effect.

UNIT III APPLIED WORK MEASUREMENT

Methods time measurement (MTM), Introduction to MOST standards, Work sampling, organization and methods (O & M), Wage incentive plans.

UNIT IV PHYSICAL ERGONOMICS

Physical work load and energy expenditure, Anthropometry – measures – design procedure, Work postures-sitting, standing – measurement – ergonomic implications. Design of displays and controls.

UNIT V ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Sources & effects of Noise, Vibration, lighting, temperature, humidity & atmosphere. Measures for monitoring control & mitigation.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

COURSE OUTCOMES:

CO1: Understand the purpose of method study and its method.
CO2: Understand the work measurement methods.
CO3: Know about Work sampling
CO4: Know the better working postures for better working.
CO5: Know about the environmental factors which affect the working condition.

REFERENCES:

1. Benjamin W.Niebel, Motion and Time Study, Richard, D. Irwin Inc., Seventh Edition, 2002
2. Barnes, R.M. Motion and Time Study, John Wiley, 2002.
3. Introduction to work study, ILO, 3rd edition, Oxford & IBH publishing,2001
4. Martin Helander, A Guide to human factors and Ergonomics, Taylor and Francis,2006.