An input originating in the touch mechanoreceptors (q.v.) as sensory end organs (q.v.). The input is converted into a nerve signal for afferent transmission along the sensory nerves (q.v.) to the brain or spinal cord, whence an efferent signal is transmitted along a motor nerve (q.v.) causing muscular reaction. Tactile stimuli in the workplace replace other cognitive judgment and are conducive to quick error-free control action. See TACTILE SENSE, TACTILE CONTROL