Motion Study for the Handicapped (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frank B. Gilbreth

 
9780265232019: Motion Study for the Handicapped (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

How to turn disability into productivity with practical, human-focused strategies.

This guide shows how workers with injuries or handicaps can find meaningful, profitable roles through careful placement, training, and sensible equipment changes. It blends early 20th‑century efficiency thinking with real‑world experience to help employers and educators design work that fits people, not the other way around.

The book presents concrete methods to re‑train and re‑assign workers, adapt tools, and create job lines that maximize output while preserving dignity. It examines the impact of motivation, education, and social support on successful reintegration into the workforce, from the shop floor to the office.
  • Discover how to assess a worker’s abilities, tailor tasks, and track progress for steady, satisfying results.
  • See examples of practical equipment adaptations, like enhanced keyboards, tactile cues, and dictation workflows that boost productivity.
  • Learn how to design varied, engaging work that fits different skill levels and reduces monotony.
  • Understand the broader social and economic benefits of early re‑education and supportive employment.
Ideal for readers interested in industrial efficiency, rehabilitation, and the practical science of matching people to productive work.

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