| Author |
Gilbreth, Frank B. (Frank Bunker), 1868-1924 |
| Author |
Gilbreth, Lillian Moller, 1878-1972 |
| LoC No. |
16008721
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| Title |
Fatigue study : the elimination of humanity's greatest unnecessary waste. A first step in motion study
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| Original Publication |
United States: Sturgis & Walton Company,1916.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Fatigue Study: The Elimination of Humanity's Greatest Unnecessary Waste" by Frank B. Gilbreth and Lillian M. Gilbreth is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. It explores the problem of fatigue in the workplace and its impact on productivity and worker well-being, presenting methods to analyze and reduce unnecessary fatigue through scientific study and improved work conditions. The text emphasizes that fatigue is not only a personal issue but a broader economic challenge that can be mitigated through systematic observation and application of fatigue science. At the start of the book, the authors introduce the concept of fatigue and its implications for work efficiency and personal health. They observe groups of tired workers and note the variances in their fatigue levels, emphasizing how the organization of work affects this condition. The opening also sets the stage for a detailed examination of fatigue as a byproduct of effort, calling for an empirical approach to understand its causes and implement methods of reduction. The authors establish a framework for studying fatigue scientifically and illustrate its interconnectedness with motion study, aiming to provide practical solutions applicable by anyone in the workforce. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
T: Technology
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| Subject |
Fatigue
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| Subject |
Industrial efficiency
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| Subject |
Motion study
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67908 |
| Release Date |
Apr 23, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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