WORK SIMPLIFICATION TECHNIQUES| FAMILY STUDIES| L-20|

Work Simplification Techniques

Work simplification is the technique of completing a task by using the least amount of time and energy. As time and energy are closely related, the saving of one leads to that of other. Anyone who is trying to lower time and energy expenditure should learn the value of improving methods of work because the time and energy required to complete a particular work depends on hand and body motions. A convenient method of work must be adopted.

There are two ideas which can help the homemaker to save both her energy and time:

1. Work Simplification:

It means adoption of simplest, easiest and quickest method of doing the work with less consumption of time and energy.

2. Motion mindedness:

It means awareness of the movements involved in doing a particular task and possible ways of reducing the motions.

Motion economy is made possible by:

1. Using both hands unitedly.

2. Planning work space and arrangement to avoid irregular walking.

3. Using rhythmic motions for repetitive jobs.

4. Using smaller and smoother motions of hand to reduce strain and fatigue.

5. Working with gravity rather than against.

6. Using proper posture to reduce strain.