Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Design and evaluation of an inspection training programme.

B M Kleiner1, C G Drury

  • 1Management Systems Laboratories, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA.

Applied Ergonomics
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

This study developed and evaluated a training program to enhance human inspector performance in precision metal component inspection. The program successfully improved inspection accuracy and efficiency, as evidenced by individual and plant-wide data.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Accurate movement of two-probe components.

Ergonomics·2017
Same author

Monetary and Non-Monetary Incentives in Motor Performance.

Ergonomics·2015
Same author

Posture and performance: sitting vs. standing for security screening.

Ergonomics·2008
Same author

The future of ergonomics/the future of work: 45 years after Bartlett (1962).

Ergonomics·2007
Same author

Measurement and the practising ergonomist.

Ergonomics·2003
Same author

Postural discomfort and perceived exertion in standardized box-holding postures.

Ergonomics·2002

Area of Science:

  • Industrial Engineering
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Quality Control

Background:

  • Human inspection of precision metal components is critical for quality assurance.
  • Previous studies highlighted variability in human inspector performance compared to machine inspection.
  • A need existed to systematically improve human inspector capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and implement a targeted training program for human inspectors.
  • To quantitatively assess the impact of the training on inspection performance.
  • To present a case study of the training development and evaluation methodology.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed task description and analysis, including experimental validation.
  • Structured design of a specialized training curriculum.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Evaluation of training effectiveness using individual inspector metrics and plant-wide quality statistics.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated significant improvements in inspector performance post-training.
    • Quantified accuracy and efficiency gains at both individual and aggregate levels.
    • Validated the effectiveness of the developed training methodology.

    Conclusions:

    • The implemented training program is effective in enhancing human inspection of precision metal components.
    • Systematic training design and evaluation are crucial for improving quality control processes.
    • The case study provides a replicable model for similar industrial training initiatives.