Fatigue Study: The Elimination Of Humanity's Greatest Unnecessary Waste; A First Step In Motion Study (1916)

By Frank Bunker Gilbreth and Lillian Moller Gilbr Bunker Gilbreth

Book Overview

Fatigue Study: The Elimination Of Humanity�������s Greatest Unnecessary Waste; A First Step In Motion Study (1916) is a book written by Frank B. Gilbreth. The book focuses on the study of fatigue in workers and how it can be eliminated to increase productivity and efficiency. Gilbreth argues that fatigue is the biggest unnecessary waste of humanity and proposes a method of motion study as a first step towards eliminating it. Through motion study, Gilbreth aims to identify the unnecessary movements and processes in work tasks and eliminate them to reduce fatigue and increase productivity. The book provides practical examples of motion study and its application in various industries, including manufacturing and construction. It also discusses the importance of worker welfare and the role of management in improving working conditions to eliminate fatigue. Overall, Fatigue Study is an important contribution to the field of industrial engineering and management, providing valuable insights into the study of fatigue and its impact on productivity and worker welfare.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163971138
• ISBN13: 9781163971130
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"