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List of Therbligs - Given by Barnes - SSG - TTH - RPP - IAD - UUA - PR
1. Search (Sh) .
Search refers to that part of the cycle during which the eyes or the hands are hunting or groping for the object. Search begins when the eyes or hands begin to hunt for the object and ends when the object
has been found.
2. Select (St).
Select refers to the choice of one object from among several.
Select therefore begins when the eyes or hands begin to hunt for the object and ends when the
desired object has been located.
3. Grasp (G).
Grasp refers to taking hold of an object, closing the fingers around it preparatory to picking it up, holding it or manipulating it. Grasp begins when the hand or fingers first make contact with the object
and ends when the hand has obtained control of it.
4. Transport Empty (TE) .
Transport Empty refers to moving the empty hand in reaching for an object. Transport empty begins when the hand begins to move without load or resistance and ends when the hand stops moving.
5. Transport Loaded (TL).
Transport Loaded refers to moving an object from one place to an- other. The object may be carried in the hands or fingers or it may be moved from one place to another by sliding, dragging, or pushing it
along. Transport loaded also refers to moving the empty hand against resistance. Transport loaded begins when the hand begins to move an object or encounter resistance and ends when the hand stops moving.
6. Hold (H).
Hold refers to the retention of an object after it has been grasped, no movement of the object taking place. Hold begins when the movement of the object stops and ends with the start of the next
therblig.
7. Release Load (RL) .
Release Load refers to letting go of the object. Release load begins when the object starts to leave the hand and ends when the object has been completely separated from the hand or fingers.
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8. Position (P).
Position consists of turning or locating an object in such a way that it will be properly oriented to fit into the location for which it is in- tended. Position begins when the hand begins to turn or locate the
object and ends when the object has been placed in the desired position or location.
9. Pre-position (PP).
Pre’-position is the abbreviated term used for pre-position for the next operation,
Pre’-position refers to locating an object in a predetermined place or locating it in the correct position for some subsequent motion. Pre-position is the same as position except that the object is located
in the approximate position that it will be needed later. Usually a holder, bracket, or special container of some kind is used for holding the object in a way that permits it to be grasped easily in the position
in which it will l)e used.
Gilbreth did not classify hold as a separate therblig but considered it a form of grasp.
10. Inspect (I).
Inspect consists of examining an object to determine whether or not it complies with standard size, shape, color, or other qualities previously determined. The inspection may employ sight, hearing,
touch, odor, or taste. Inspect is predominantly a mental reaction and may occur simultaneously with other therbligs. Inspect begins when the eyes or other parts of the body begin to examine the object and
ends when the examination has been completed.
11. Assemble (A).
Assemble consists of placing one object into or on another object with which it becomes an integral part. Assemble begins as the hand starts to move the part into its place in the assembly and ends when
the hand has completed the assembly.
12. Disassemble (DA).
Disassemble consists of separating one object from another object of which it is an integral part. Disassemble begins when the hand starts to remove one part from the assembly and ends when the hand
has separated the part completely from the remainder of the assembly.
13. Use (U).
Use consists of manipulating a tool, device, or piece of apparatus for the purpose for which it was intended. Use begins when the hand starts to manipulate the tool or device and ends when the hand
ceases the application.
14. Unavoidable Delay (UD).
Unavoidable Delay refers to a delay beyond the control of the operator. Unavoidable delay may result from either of the following
(A) A failure or interruption in the process.
(B) A delay caused by an arrangement of the operation which pre-
vents one part of the body from working while other body members are
busy.
15. Avoidable Delay (AD).
Avoidable Delay refers to any delay of the operator for which he is responsible and over which he has control. It refers to delays which the operator may avoid if he wishes.
16. Plan (Pn).
Plan refers to a mental reaction which precedes the physical movement, that is, deciding how to proceed with the job.
17. Rest for overcoming fatigue (R).
Rest for overcoming fatigue is a fatigue or delay factor or allowance provided to permit the worker to recover from the fatigue incurred by his work. Rest begins when the operator stops working and ends when work is resumed.
Use (U): manipulating a tool in the intended way during the course working.
Assemble (A): joining two parts together.
Disassemble (DA): separating components that were joined.
Search (Sh): attempting to find an object using the eyes and hands.
Select (St): choosing among several objects in a group.
Plan (Pn): deciding on a course of action.
Inspect (I): determining the quality or the characteristics of an object using the eyes and/or other senses.
Unavoidable delay (UD): waiting due to factors beyond the worker's control and included in the work cycle.
Avoidable delay (AD): waiting within the worker's control which causes idleness that is not included in the regular work cycle.
Rest (R): resting to overcome a fatigue, consisting of a pause in the motions of the hands and/or body during the work cycles or between them.
Find (F): A momentary mental reaction at the end of the Search cycle. S
Transport empty [unloaded] (TE): reaching for an object with an empty hand. (Now called "Reach")
Grasp (G): grasping an object with the active hand.
Transport loaded (TL):moving an object using a hand motion.
Hold (H): holding an object.
Release load (RL): releasing control of an object.
Preposition (PP): positioning and/or orienting an object for the next operation and relative to an approximation location.
Position (P): positioning and/or orienting an object in the defined location.
Article by F.B. Gibreth and L.M. Gilbreth "Classifying the Elements of Work"
I request readers to read article to know the views of Gilbreth in sub-dividing the process up to the level of therbligs by reading the above article. To do human effort industrial engineering, we need to consider many details. The current books on "motion and time study" and work study still do not contain many details which facilitate right thinking to do human effort engineering effectively.
Classifying the Elements of Work
Management and Administration,
August 1924, pp. 151 - 154, September 1924, pp. 295-298
Interesting statement on Therbligs by David Ferguson, CSP.
The coordinator of the Gilbreth Network in "Therbligs: The Keys to Simplifying Work."
In their writings from about 1915 through 1920, the Gilbreths begin to talk about 15 to 16 "motion cycles", but rarely named them all and didn't allude to any comprehensive system. Indeed, it was not until the late summer of 1924, shortly after Frank's death that the entire Therblig System was presented in two articles in Management and Administration {August, 1924 pp 151-154; September, 1924 pp 295-297}. I have found some material in the Gilbreth collection, at Purdue and some helpful refinements in books by Alan Mogensen: Common Sense Applied to Motion and Time Study and by Dr. Ralph Barnes: Motion and Time Study [Seventh Ed., 1980, John Wiley & Son, NY].
Bibliography of Articles, Books and Papers by Gilbreths
Interesting - 24 Therbligs
Chapter 12 (Page 217) in
Applied time and motion study
Holmes, Walter G.
Language(s): English
Published: New York : Ronald Press, 1938.
Physical Description: xii, 335 p. : ill.
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015065121660&view=1up&seq=5&skin=2021
Lab Work on Micromotion Study (Therbligs Analysis) to Improve the Method to Perform a Task
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dLOUXfvDk0
The work can be improved still further. Think
One idea is that parts have to fall down from bins due to gravity. Another can there be a fixture to hold the assembly. Can both hands be used to do the assembly.
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Interesting Article with Videos
Therbligs Motion Analysis, the next Step after Standard Work.
I teach the Therbligs Motion Analysis (TMA) to my customers, just after done the first improvement (Standard Work) on the process or manufacturing line or cell, the reason is very simple, after the first improvement you may think everything is ok, but is not true, due there is more waste, this type of waste are the human micro motions and usually are very difficult to identify since the beginning of Standard Work analysis.
Interesting article on Kitchen storage
Analysis of Human Effort (Work) Using Therbligs - Illustrations & Case Studies
Time and Motion Study Assessment of Simulated Rapid Sequence Intubation
Trung Du3, David Bramley2, Justin Nazareth3 and David T Andrews1,4*
1Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville Australia
2Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Western Hospital Footscray, Australia
3Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Australia
4Department of Anaesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Unit, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
Int J Anesthetic Anesthesiology
More Articles on Surgery Related Work
Surgical Skills Beyond Scientific Management
Nicholas Whitfield*
Med Hist. 2015 Jul; 59(3): 421–442.
doi: 10.1017/mdh.2015.28
Analysis of Therbligs of the Cargo Package Binding in Cargo Spacecraft
in Tension modeling of package binding belts in cargo spacecraft
Weifeng Yuan, Hailin Dai and Ruizhao Du1
Beijing Institute of Spacecraft Environment Engineering, Beijing, China,
At the site of cargo package binding in cargo spacecraft, the binding belt tension is loaded with a ratchet device. Based on the dimension analysis method, a semi-quantitative model was established between the binding belt tension and the ratchet force of the fastening device. The motion of the binding process was carefully observed and analyzed based on Analysis of Therbligs. On this basis, the standard packing process is developed, which improves the repeatability of loading and packing pre loading.
A maintenance time prediction method considering ergonomics through virtual reality simulation
Dong Zhou,corresponding author1,2 Xin-xin Zhou,1,2 Zi-yue Guo,1,2 and Chuan Lv2
MOD method of PMTS is described in the paper.
Springerplus. 2016; 5(1): 1239.
Fatigue of Furniture Drilling Workers - Use of Therbligs in Analysis
https://books.google.co.in/books?id=uUNwDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA57#v=onepage&q&f=false
in Man-Machine-Environment System Engineering: Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on MMESE
Shengzhao Long, Balbir S. Dhillon
Springer, 24-Sept-2018 - Technology & Engineering - 727 pages
These proceedings showcase the best papers selected from more than 500 submissions, and introduce readers to the hottest research topics and the latest developmental trends in the theory and application of MMESE. The integrated and advanced science research topic Man-Machine-Environment System Engineering (MMESE) was first established in China by Professor Shengzhao Long in 1981, with direct support from one of the greatest modern Chinese scientists, Xuesen Qian. In a letter to Long from October 22nd, 1993, Qian wrote: “You have created a very important modern science and technology in China!” MMESE primarily focuses on the relationship between Man, Machine and Environment, studying the optimum combination of man-machine-environment systems. In this system, “Man” refers to working people as the subject in the workplace (e.g. operators, decision-makers); “Machine” is the general name for any object controlled by Man (including tools, machinery, computers, systems and technologies), and “Environment” describes the specific working conditions under which Man and Machine interact (e.g. temperature, noise, vibration, hazardous gases etc.). The three main goals of optimizing man-machine-environment systems are to ensure safety, efficiency and economy. These proceedings present interdisciplinary studies on essential concepts and methods from physiology, psychology, system engineering, computer science, environmental science, management, education, and other related disciplines. As such, they offer a valuable resource for all researchers and professionals whose work involves interdisciplinary areas touching on MMESE subjects.
REDUCING PARCEL PROCESSING TIMES BY MEANS OF THE LEAN METHODOLOGY
Using Therblig-embedded Value Stream Mapping
M. Roopa
and R. Coetzee
School of Industrial Engineering
North-West University, South Africa
SAIIEneXXXt Proceedings, 30th September – 2nd October 2019, Port Elizabeth, South Africa © 2019 SAIIE
Updated on 24.8.2023, 27.2.2022, 16.2.2022, 27.12.2021, 29.10.2021, 3 September 2020
16 July 2012
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