Abstract
Abstract This study involves the human sciences aspects of the scheme for the automation of meat handling in the London Docks. The automation system has been created by the joint work of the Port of London Authority, the Blue Star Line, Thames Stevedoring Ltd., Fisholow Ltd., and E.M.J. Electronics Ltd., based on the system design of Fisholow Ltd. The existing methods for meat handling and the concept, aim and design of the new system are outlined, The role and work of the EMIE Ergonomics Laboratory is described, embracing :(1) review and comments on the system design ;(2) much detailed equipment design :(3) applied research project to solve serious problems ;(4) simulation, selection and other aspects ;(5) comprehensive training programme. Based on this work, some deductions and suggestions are made about the applied human sciences in relation to such system projects. Finally, some general conclusions are offered about the place of men in this type of system.
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