Analysis of the work situation
Ergonomy - An approach at the service of prevention

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Analysis of the work situation


Ergonomy - An approach at the service of prevention

Authors : Florence HELLA, Jean-Louis POMIAN, Alain MAYER

Publication date: October 10, 2007 | Lire en français

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3. Analysis of the work situation

3.1 Notion of the gap between prescribed and actual work

A discrepancy between prescribed work and actual work can always be observed. This discrepancy, sometimes ignored, misunderstood or even denied by the company, may concern all aspects of work. It is irreducible, and exists even in highly automated situations.

In fact, manufacturers speak of "theoretical" targets which, in principle, they should achieve exactly, but which the system does not necessarily meet or exceed.

The concept of real work refers to work as it is actually carried out in the office, workshop or department, while that of prescribed work represents what is defined in advance in the company and given to the employee to define, organize, carry out and regulate his...

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