Question: Using the following data, develop an allowance percentage for a job element that requires the worker to lift a weight of 30 pounds while (1)

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Using the following data, develop an allowance percentage for a job element that requires the worker to lift a weight of 30 pounds while (1) standing in a slightly awkward position, (2) in light that is very inadequate according to standards, and (3) with intermittent very loud noises occurring. The monotony for this element is low. Include a personal allowance of 5 percent and a basic fatigue allowance of 4 percent of job time. (Leave no cells blank - be certain to enter "O" wherever required.) Percent Percent 5 4 2 5 2 0-10 n 2 7 0 2 5 4. Constant allowances: 1. Personal allowance 2. Basic fatigue allowances B. Variable allowances: 1. Standing allowance 2. Abnormal position allowance: a. Slightly awkward b. Awkward (bending) C. Very awkward (lying, stretching) 3. Use of force or muscular energy (lifting, pulling, or pushing): Weight lifted (in pounds): 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 60 70 4. Bad light: a. Slightly below recommended b. Well below c. Very inadequate 5. Atmospheric conditions (heat and humidity) - variable 6. Close attention: a. Fairly fine work b. Fine or exacting c. Very fine or very exacting 7. Noise level: a. Continuous b. Intermittent-loud c. Intermittent-very loud d. High-pitched-loud 8. Mental strain: a. Fairly complex process b. Complex or wide span of attention c. Very complex 9. Monotony: a. Low b. Medium C. High 10. Tediousness a. Rather tedious b. Tedious c. Very tedious 0 2 5 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 9 11 13 17 22 1 4 8 0 1 4 0 2 2 5 % Factor Personal Fatigue Standing Lifting Light Noise Level Monotony Total 0

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