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(K) The re-arrangement of tasks and parts thereof, of the 

 hours and time-of-day of work, of meal-times, of rest-acces- 

 sories, of rest-periods within and outside working-hours, of 

 recreation, of daily hours of labour, of week-end pauses and 

 holidays, with the object of minimising debilitating fatigue and 

 maintaining mental and bodily vigour. 



(/) The establishment of proper indoor or outdoor conditions 

 (1) pure air, avoidance of cold and heat, good light by day and 

 night, satisfactory rest room, canteen, mess room, committee 

 room, cloak room, and lavatory accommodation, effective dusting 

 and cleaning, provisions for first-aid, modern sanitary arrange- 

 ments and other conveniences, comparative silence, protection 

 from avoidable disturbance or interference, regard for aBsthetic 

 sense; and (2) equitable and courteous treatment by superiors. 



(m) The eschewing of noxious foods, beverages, narcotics, 

 and amusements, and of deleterious habits generally. 



(/z) The corresponding promotion of the proper functioning 

 of the respiratory, alimentary, circulatory, muscular, nervous 

 and neural systems, and of robust mental and bodily health 

 generally. 



(6) The avoidance of nervousness, excitement, and pain, inas- 

 much as these tend to depress energy and intensify fatigue. 



(p) The existence of an interest and pleasure in the task 

 and pursuit. 



(q) The recognition of the high hygienic and happiness value 

 of strenuousness, and of the detrimental effect on health and 

 happiness of idleness or slacking. 



(r) Love of work, a cheerful, buoyant spirit, and equanimity 

 and kindly disposition. 



(s) Genial colleagues. 



(f) Security of post, and adequate provision for self and family 

 for the present, for old age, and for all contingencies. 



(u) Ample opportunities, and full liberty, to participate in 

 the bracing larger life beyond the particular pursuit. 



(v) The establishment of an average standard, or of average 

 standards, for maximum effort and maximum fatigue consistent 

 with the maintenance of robust health. 



(w) The provision for a periodical re-adaptation and improve- 

 ment of standards. 



8. ECONOMY OF THOUGHT AND FEELING. The theo- 

 retical aim should be to complete the necessary movements 

 with a minimum of cogitation and feeling. 



(a) A sound general education as a solid basis for efficiency 

 in a particular avocation, and a sound body (involving proper 

 nourishment, etc.) as a necessary basis for a sound education. 



(6) The thorough early training in the particular pursuit, by 

 trained instructors who are acquainted with the best methods 

 of work and teaching, and the possession of the fullest up-to- 

 date information directly or indirectly germane thereto. 



