Work study is a scientific approach to investigate into all form of work, with a view to increase productivity & examine the human work in all its context.
The result of work study should be increased productivity. By improving current method output can be increased with the same or less efforts.
Additional Benefits of work study
Reduction in worker fatigue
Improved layout
Improved material Handling
Work study consists of Method study and Work measurement
Method study is the systematic recording and critical examination of existing and proposed ways of doing work, as a mean of developing and applying easier and more effective methods and reducing costs.
Work Measurement is the application of techniques design to establish the time for a qualified worker to carry out a specified job at a defined level of performance.