Work Study: Volume 41 Issue 3

Manual handling injuries proposals: a quality approach

Examines new government regulations concerning the manual handlingof loads, and their implications for management. Argues thatimplementation should begin with directors of the…

A computerized databank

Alan D. Brown

Demonstrates how a computerised databank can be used to make theoffice work measurement process more efficient. Describes the ClericalDatabank, the computerised application system…

The impact of technology on work groups

Riaz Ahmed Sohag

Looks at the relationship between technological developments andorganizational form and human behaviour. Reviews social andorganizational changes that have resulted from the…

Is there nothing without results?

E. Arthur Jennings

Laments briefly the lack of significance given to participation inthe workplace and the emphasis placed on success.

New developments in project scheduling

Fritz P. Egger, Brian H. Kleiner

Examines project scheduling advances in the framework of a job shopor order driven work environment in which an engineered product ismanufactured. Argues that scheduling is an…

Work performance evaluation: its effect on worker safety

A. Raouf

Presents a model for assessing human performance reliability thattakes into account a number of factors influencing performance.Discusses performance evaluation standards and…

Following the Exel route

Ralph Drew

Discusses a programme embarked upon by Exel Logistics aimed atimproving the effectiveness of the drivers engaged in one of its majorstore delivery contracts. Examines the Standard…