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Download Solution PDFWhat does symbol 
imply in work study?
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Charts are generally represented by symbols because symbols produce a better picture and quick understanding of the facts. Process charts use the following five basic symbols to record different types of events.
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Event |
Symbol |
Description |
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Operation |
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The operation represents an action. It involves a change in the location or condition of a product. Example: Cutting a bar on a power hacksaw. |
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Storage |
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Storage represents a stage when a finished good or raw material awaits an action or when an item has been retained for quite some time for reference purposes. Example: Milling cutters lying in the tool store. |
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Delay |
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Delay occurs when something stops the process and a product waits for the next event. Example: Power failure. |
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Transport |
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Transport indicates the movement of an item from one location to another. Example: Oil flowing through a penstock. |
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Inspection |
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An inspection is an act of checking for correctness of the quantity or the quality of the items. Example: Gauging a piston pin. |
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