9.6 Physical Work Flashcards
(13 cards)
What questions should a planner ask themselves before starting a task?
- Do I/we know exactly what has to be done?
- Do I/we have the requisite skills and proficiency to complete the task?
- Are the resources available to do the job effectively?
What are detailed on job cards?
The type of task and further information to help the engineer
What must the engineer do if in any doubt?
They must consult written guidance material
What do shift supervisors generally do?
Allocate sub-tasks and ensure that the staff have all the resources they need
What can shift supervisors do alternately?
Encourage a team to take ownership of the tasks at hand and allow them to manage their own workloads
How are task typically delegated?
According to the engineer’s trade specialisation, experience, and other similar factors
What is management responsible for in terms of the engineer?
That they are suitably trained
Force that can be applied in any given posture is dependent on what two factors?
- The strength that is available from muscles
- The mechanical advantage provided by the relative positions of the load, muscle connections, and joints
What happens to a persons musculoskeletal system when they get older?
It stiffens and muscles become weaker
What do Boeing and Airbus use to ensure that aircraft are designed ergonomically and why?
A computerised tool based on human performance data, this guarantees that most engineers can access equipment easily and apply the required strength to loosen or tighten object
What are used to help with peoples capabilities?
Tools, they make tasks easier and can extend the range of capability
What does extensive physical work lead to?
Fatigue
What can a lack of opportunity to recover lead to?
Illness or injuries
