HUMAN FACTORS IN THE P.L.A. MEAT HANDLING AUTOMATION SCHEME. A CASE STUDY AND SOME CONCLUSIONS

Scheme for the automation of meat handling in the London Docks, existing methods for meat handling and the concept, aim and design of the new system are outlined. The role and work of the EMIE Ergonomics Laboratory is described, embracing--review and comments on the system design; much detailed equipment and design; applied research project to solve serious problems; simulation, selection and other aspects; comprehensive training program. Based on this work, some deductions and suggestions are made about the applied human sciences in relation to such system projects.

• Corporate Authors:

  Taylor & Francis

  4 Park Square, Milton Park
  Abingdon,   United Kingdom  OX14 4RN
• Authors:
  • SHACKEL, B
• Publication Date: 1971

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 95-121
• Serial:
  • INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue Number: 1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cargo handling; Cargo handling equipment; Human factors engineering; Marine terminals; Port structures; Ports; Training programs
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Education and Training; Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039789
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 6 1973 12:00AM