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Answer any four full questions, each carries 10 marks.
List the key factors influencing the selection of material handling system in a
plant.
Explain function-oriented material handling system.
List the equipment related factors relevant for efficient material handling
operations in a plant.
Justify the selection of a material handling system and equipment for a coal
mining plant.
List typical material handling actions done by a plant and the corresponding
material handling equipment used.
Explain path oriented and function-oriented material handling equipment.
List the material handling cost components.
Discuss various ways to reduce material handling cost.
What is preventive maintenance?
Analyze the maintenance activities for cranes and hoists.

Define ergonomics.

In a supermarket sized 50x50 m, unit handling loads are less than 50 kg, space
utilization is up to the height of 4 m. The material handlers undertake lifting,
carrying and pushing types of tasks for storage and movement of various goods.
Determine the different material handling equipment needed by material

handlers to reduce ergonomic risks.

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