Iðnaðarmál - 01.04.1961, Qupperneq 4

a project involving Method- and Time
Study oí power line construction
carried out by the State Power Works
in Iceland, the author describes a
bonus system installed as a result o£
these studies which lead to a 25—28%
reduction in working time with a 23 %
bonus on the hourly wage íor workers
employed in this activity.
In this case numerous diííiculties
were encountered, but, generally
speaking, imder normal conditions as
will be íound in indoor work where
working conditions are more or less
the some throughout the year, one
may count on 20—30% increase in
output through systematic Method-
and Time Study.
Reviewing brieíly the history of
Rationalization and Work Study in
Norway, the author goes on to explain
the importance oí carrying out Work
Study within the íramework oí a
general agreement between labour
and employers. Such an agreement
has been in effect in Norway since
1947, and has greatly facilitated the
application of Work Study in Nor-
wegian industry. He goes on to dis-
cuss some of the problems involved in
initiating this activity the attitude of
management, lccbour and foremen
and concludes with discussing some
of the qualifications that a Work Study
man will have to possess in order to
be able to do an effective job.
New Freezing Technique pp. 63—64
A brief description of a new freezing
method being tried out in the U.S.A.
Packaged food, stored in special in-
sulated aluminium containers, are
sprayed with liquid nitrogen which
boils off at -f- 196°C and therefore
results in ultra fast freezing. The very
deep frozen foods can be stored for
many weeks, in these containers, out-
side in warm weather without thaw-
ing and thus transported as ordinary
freight directly to the consumers
location.
Also a brief description of new
small automatic equipment for cooling
and freezing precooked foods in 5
minutes by means of spraying and
immerging in liquid nitrogen.
Payment by results p. 64
A short review of the book „Pay-
ment by Results". pp. 204, published
in 1960 (fifth impression) by the Inter-
national Labour Organization in
Geneva. The book is available in the
IMSÍ Technical Library.
Directives for the execution of Time
Studies pp. 65, 66 and 72
This is a translation of an agree-
ment between the Norwegian Federa-
tion of Emploýers and the Norwegian
Federation of Labour prescribing
procedures for Time Studies in Nor-
way. The original agreement made in
1947, was revised in 1955.
Characteristics and Prices of the Chief
Plastic Materials p. 67
Automobile Inspection Service
pp. 68—69
Last July an Automobile Ispection
Service Station opened in Reykjavík;
The Station is equipped with instru-
ments to check and control all the
various factors at plaý in the ópera-
tion of an automobile such as the mo-
tor, the electrical system, stearing,
breaks, etc. In all 73 factors are che-
cked in a rutine inspection. With its
modern equipment and speciallý
trained technicians it is expected that
the station will make an important
contribution to increased traffic safety
through its service to automobile own-
ers and also help prospective second-
hand car buyers in getting their mon-
ey's worth.
Low Cost Automation Study p. 70
In May Mr. Rijn de Groot who is in
charge of a special Low Cost Automa-
tion Laboratory of TNO in Delft, Hol-
land, stayed for a forthnight in Reykja-
vík, for the purpose of evaluating the