Conveyors have become so common in the workplace that many employees overlook potential hazards resulting from complacency, taking shortcuts and failure to perform lockout/tagout procedures. A new video discusses safe conveyor practices and features testimonials from workers who have suffered conveyor-related injuries. Additional topics covered in the video are shear, pinch points, types of conveyor guarding, employee contact with conveyors, and crossing over and under conveyors.
ERI Production
800-333-8822
www.eri-safety.com

The productivity and ergonomic advantages achieved with intelligent assist devices (IADs) are explained in a new white paper. IADs are a new class of ergonomic assist devices that enhance human ability with computerized motion control, increasing in speed and precision. The paper, Intelligent Assist Devices: Revolutionary Technology for Manual Material Handling, provides an in-depth discussion of the benefits, underlying technology, and integration capabilities. It explains how IADs lift, guide and position loads in a swift, accurate manner using advanced motion control technology that shares control with the operator.
Cobotics Inc.
847-425-1200
www.cobotics.com

With the new AeroBAR Click-Spec program, users can build a conductor bar system with just a few mouse clicks. Customers can choose the system length, number of conductors, housing options, trolley options and installation tools. A split-screen format makes it easy for users to see the system as they build it. Available on CD and at the company's web site, the program contains an installation and training video, technical drawings and electronic versions product literature. Aero-Motive Co.
800-999-8559
www.aeromotive.com