In Step 3 Design the Workstation you use ergonomics principles and specifications to determine the general design, set-up and use of the workstation. Click to begin or click on a link to the right to go to a specific step.  Use the Step-by-Step Checklist to track your progress.
Access the Checklist | "Rubber hits the Road" So at this time you have a good idea of what you want to accomplish from Step 1. Determine the End Result and you have identified/determined the workforce in Step 2. Describe Workforce Characteristics; now the 'rubber hits the road' as you develop the design based on ergonomics principles. Go to ErgoBASICS and ErgoDFMA any time you want to for a quick review or additional information. Step 3 has 9 sub-steps. You may not use all of them depending on your design needs, please review them and use as you need to. Each sub-step provides specific ergonomics design information. 3.1 | Process Overview | Outline essential procedural steps to accomplish the task. | | 3.2 | Parts and Materials | Determine and select the parts and materials required to accomplish the task. | | 3.3 | Equipment | Determine and select the equipment needed to accomplish the task. Identify and resolve any ergonomics issues. | 3.4 | Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | Determine the impact PPE has on the performance of the job tasks. Identify and resolve any ergonomics issues. | | 3.5 | Tools | Determine and select the tools needed. Identify and resolve any ergonomics issues. | 3.6 | Material Handling Needs | Determine and quantify materials that need to be handled. Identify and resolve any ergonomics issues. | 3.7 | Workstation Configuration/Layout | Determine type and characteristics of the workstation and how the work cells and other components will be laid-out in the workstation. Identify and resolve any ergonomics issues. | 3.8 | Environment | Define/control environmental factors (light, auditory, thermal, etc.) Identify and resolve any ergonomics issues. | 3.9 | Work Force/ Workstation Design Match | Ensure an appropriate match exists between the physical and cognitive job tasks and the capabilities of the workforce. Use the Step-by-Step Checklist to track your progress. |
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