From: Using human factors principles to redesign a 3D lab workflow during the COVID-19 pandemic
Task | Who Performs | Goals | Frequency | How Performed | When Performed |
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Request Evaluation | Lab Manager | Determine if project request fits with lab goals | Requests reviewed weekly | Subjective review of submitted responses | As requests arrive |
Request completeness check | Lab Manager | Determine if all necessary information is present | Completed with Request Evaluation | Review of responses to ensure completeness | As requests arrive |
Project initiation | Lab Manager leads group discussion | Search for existing products and designs that may address need | After request approval | Group vote at team meeting | Weekly meeting after request has been evaluated |
Product Design | Lab Manager | Engineering design of desired product | Iterations as needed to refine design | Independently by lab project lead | When possible after project accepted |
Printing | Lab Manager | Creation of engineered product | As needed | Printing handed off to printer trained personnel | After product design completion |
Stakeholder Review | Lab Manager | Stakeholder approval of design | At least once per project | Coordinated by project lead, other members as needed | After printing prototype completed |
Final Delivery | Lab Manager | Handoff of product and project conclusion | Once per project | Interdepartmental mail or direct handoff | Upon completion of final product printing |