Ergonomic workstations boost productivity

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Managers can improve the performance of their plants by implementing ergonomic practices. Extended reaching, deviated body postures, mechanical stress and vibration exposures can cause lost work time. By developing new tools or procedures to eliminate these problems, managers can see large task cycle-time reductions, labor savings and lower workers' compensation costs.

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Check measurement devices

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Here are manufacturing environment "brain teasers: real-world problems that may be encountered by workers. Explanations and solutions will be in the next issue.

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Online educational support and resources

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This is a review of Web sites that provide advice, resources, support, and career opportunities for manufacturing industry professionals.

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