Physical environment

Shop Layout, Continued Physical Ideally, drafting shops are divided into the following three distinct areas: environment · a reproduction area, · a storage area, and · a work area. The chances are that your shop was set up before you arrived. Review your shop spaces with an eye for an improved work environment. ANALYZE: Analyze your shop spaces periodically to determine if you are using space and equipment efficiently. Make a scale drawing of your shop spaces and cutouts of the equipment to arrange and rearrange for maximum productivity. SPACE: Remove unwanted, obsolete, or defective equipment from the shop and dispose of it properly to free up every inch of space. Locate the reproduction and storage areas away from the work area to eliminate distractions. Workers should not have to walk around each other to reach supplies and reproduction machinery. NOISE: Minimize the noise in the work area. TEMPERATURE: Keep the temperatures in all areas comfortable– not too hot and not too cold. Temperatures in the storage area may sour supplies if overly warm and humid. LIGHT: Lighting of the proper intensity is critical. All workers should have a sufficient amount of direct light or they will require additional lighting. Direct sunlight is rarely available as a steady light source. COMFORT: Consider every factor that will impact the comfort of the worker and the security of the equipment and supplies, including the effects of the pitch and roll of the ship. CLEANLINESS: Keep everything clean and in a maximum state of readiness. Clean spaces regularly; clean equipment often. Dirty spaces and equipment produce dirty work. SAFETY: Plan for a safe environment. 1-5