Question: Containers arrive at a stocking station on a conveyor at the rate of 6 per minute. Container weight is 25 kg. Conveyor height is 35

Containers arrive at a stocking station on a conveyor at the rate of 6 per minute. Container weight is 25 kg. Conveyor height is 35 inches and the stocking point is 65 inches above the ground. The stocking operation involves a twisting motion. The containers have well-defined handles. Determine if this task is acceptable for 70% male population on full time basis. Container size is 25 inches.

Notes:

5% reduction for twisting

7.2% for absence of well-defined handle

KL (Knuckle Level)

Male Female

Mean: 30.62 inches 28.19 inches

STD: 1.59 inches 1.18 inches

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