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GET READY OPERATION [1 record]

Record 1 2002-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Work and Production
DEF

Preliminary or preparatory activities of employees prior to the performance of the actual job. They may include the cleaning, preparation, and sharpening of tools, putting on special clothing, or other preparations which are essential before the actual work is begun. It is also one of the three main steps in the operation of any job, the so-called "get ready" operation referred to in motion and time study ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail et production
DEF

Activités préliminaires et souvent essentielles que doit effectuer un travailleur avant de commencer à produire véritablement: [par exemple] préparation et aiguisage des outils, vérification des machines, habillement, etc.

Key term(s)
  • travaux préliminaires
  • travail préparatoire

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Trabajo y producción
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