Man or machine, a case study
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In most production processes situations arise which are less suitable for automation. However, designs for complex or highly automa­ted production processes frequently show a tendency to over-automation. This will mostly lead to shortcycled machine-paced human work which may cause occupational diseases. In this case study two different designs for a highly automated container port are discussed. It is concluded that a careful task analyses and task allocation study in an early stage of the design process, with much emphasis on the substance of the remaining human tasks, will achieve a better design.
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TNO Identifier
985383
ISBN
074840 006 0
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Source title
Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety III: Proceedings Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference Lake Tahoe, Nevada, 10-14 June
Editor(s)
Karwowski, W.
Yates, J.W.
Yates, J.W.
Place of publication
London
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