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18. Copyright 2003 - 2010 Matheson The human subjects have been described as ‘well-trained workers working at a speed that could be maintained all day.’

20. Copyright 2003 - 2010 Matheson The researchers filmed subjects at a film rate speed of 16 frames per second. They then defined a specific set of ‘Film Frame Measure Points’ for each of the motions. Film Frame Measure Points for Motions

21. Copyright 2003 - 2010 Matheson Motion Beginning Frame Ending Frame REACH One preceding the first frame in which noticeable motion occurs. One in which noticeable motion has ceased or that marks the start of the next basic motion following. MOVE Same as for REACH TURN Same as for REACH

22. Copyright 2003 - 2010 Matheson Motion Beginning Frame Ending Frame APPLY PRESSURE One in which preceding motion clearly ceased. One in which next motion clearly begins. GRASP Next frame after completion of preceding motion (REACH) One in which next motion starts.

23. Copyright 2003 - 2010 Matheson Motion Beginning Frame Ending Frame POSITION Next frame after completion of preceding motion (MOVE) Ensuing RELEASE was included in frame count of original research, then the RELEASE time was deducted to find POSITION time total. Ending point for POSITION-RELEASE combination was the one in which the next MOTION (REACH) began.

24. Copyright 2003 - 2010 Matheson Motion Beginning Frame Ending Frame RELEASE Next frame after completion of preceding motion (MOVE or POSITION). One in which next motion (REACH) began. This was also checked by noting the frames covered by the finger motions of RELEASE.

25. Copyright 2003 - 2010 Matheson Motion Beginning Frame Ending Frame DISENGAGE Next frame after completion of preceding motion (usually a REACH) GRASP time was included in frame count of original research, then the GRASP time was deducted to find the new DISENGAGE time. One in which the recoil or reflex action ended.

26. Copyright 2003 - 2010 Matheson Motion Beginning / Ending Frame WALK No frame counts used, rather controlled condition time study. BODY MOTIONS A combination of MTM and time-study was employed.

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29. Copyright 2003 - 2010 Matheson ‘ The gauge of time in MTM is the Time Measurement Unit, abbreviated to ‘TMU’. This is simply one hundred-thousandths of an hour or 0.00001 decimal hours. There are 100,000 TMU per hour.’ MTM-1 Manual, Copyright 1978, 1990 and 2001 MTM Association for Standards and Research

30. Copyright 2003 - 2010 Matheson 1 TMU = .00001 Hours 1 TMU =.0006 Minutes 1 TMU =.036 Seconds 1 Hour = 100,000 TMU 1 Minute = 1,667 TMU 1 Second = 27.8 TMU

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35. Copyright 2003 - 2010 Matheson ‘ The method-times measurement procedure recognizes eight manual movements, nine pedal and trunk movements and two ocular movements. Thus there are 19 fundamental motions motions that are considered in the establishment of any motion pattern.’ (Valpar International Corporation, Valpar 9 Component Work Sample)

36. Copyright 2003 - 2010 Matheson For ease of use these 19 motions are organized on the MTM Data Card. The copyright to the Data Card is held my the MTM Association of America. It may not be reproduced in any form without advance, written permission of the Association.

37. Copyright 2003 - 2010 Matheson The 19 motions organized on the MTM Data Card are further separated into categories known as ‘Cases’. There are approximately 350 individual Case-specific measurements. Many case-specific measurements can be combined to form even more specific measurements.

39. Copyright 2003 - 2010 Matheson The hand may be carrying an object and the motion still be classified as REACH provided the predominant purpose is only to move the hand or fingers and not the object. An example would be the REACH for an eraser while the performer of the motion is still holding chalk in the same hand.

40. Copyright 2003 - 2010 Matheson Short REACHES can be performed by moving only the fingers; longer REACHES involve motion of the hand, forearm and upper arm.

41. Copyright 2003 - 2010 Matheson REACH for the object 10” distance away in a variable location. R 10 B

42. Copyright 2003 - 2010 Matheson R 10 B = 11.5 TMU

43. Copyright 2003 - 2010 Matheson REACH for the object 10” distance away in a variable location. R 10 B = 11.5 TMU (Table I)

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58. Copyright 2003 - 2010 Matheson Antis, W., Honeycutt, Jr., J. M., Koch, E. N. The Basic Motions of MTM. 5 th Edition, Columbus, OH: Maynard Research Council, Inc., 1963. Aulanko, V., Hotanen, J., Salonen, A. Standard Data Systems and Their Construction , Des Plaines, IL: The MTM Association for Standards and Research, 1977. Hovi-Lehmoskeski-Ojanen, Havainnointimenepelma tyonputkimuksessa , Tietomies Maynard, H.B., Stegemerten, G.J. and Schwab, J.L. Methods-time Measurement. , New York: McGraw-Hill, 1948. Niebel, B. W., Freivalds, A. Methods, Standards, and Work Design . 11 th Edition, New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003. Taylor, F.W. The Principles of Scientific Management , New York: Harper, 1911.

59. Copyright 2003 - 2010 Matheson United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration Dictionary of Occupational Titles . 4 th Edition, Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration The Revised Handbook for Analyzing Jobs, Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. United States Department of Labor Revised Handbook for Analyzing Jobs, Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1991.