Ergonomics

Ergonomics information and resources for materials handling professionals on the safety, comfort, ease of use, productivity or performance and aesthetics of materials handling equipment.

MHPN Product of the Day: Electric-powered cart, lift for light handling
Staff, 10/31/2009
The electric EJ20 utility cart and EJ15 ride-on lift enhance efficiency and worker safety in light materials handling applications. More

Ergonomics: Herkules has a new blog
Staff - 10/29/2009
Company Web pages are packed with information on scissor lift tables and materials handling systems. More
MHPN Product of the Day: Cart with cantilevered arms transports long parts
Staff - 10/22/2009
To support long parts or parts with large internal openings, the cantilevered arm cart provides two levels of sturdy arms that act as shelves or extend through openings for secure transport. More
MHPN Product of the Day: Energy-saving dock fan cools trailers
Staff - 10/20/2009
The HV-ES energy-saving fan creates a continuous stream of fresh air that increases dock worker comfort and productivity while consuming less energy than conventional trailer fans. More
MHPN Product of the Day: Fan cools workspaces
Staff - 10/12/2009
Ideal for smaller industrial spaces needing improved comfort and energy savings, the Isis fan weighs less than 100 pounds and is offered in diameters of 8, 9 or 10 feet. More
MHPN Product of the Day: Easy to lift safety gates
Staff - 10/11/2009
This safety lift gate can be lifted out of the way with a single finger. More
MHPN Product of the Day: Gloves protect hands from cuts
Staff - 10/10/2009
Offering cut-resistant hand protection are CutMaster XKS200 medium weight gloves. More
Safety: American Society of Safety Engineers offers online safety symposium
Staff - 10/09/2009
Interactive symposium will cover prevention of slips, trips and falls in the workplace. More
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Tom Andel, Columnist, Modern Materials Handling
November 2, 2009
OSHA: tougher on lift truck violations
In my last blog I addressed under-ride, a particularly ugly and often fatal type of l...
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Tom Andel, Columnist, Modern Materials Handling
October 29, 2009
Lift trucks: Don’t be overcome by under-ride
The operator of a standup order picker was killed on the job recently. The circumstan...
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Tom Andel, Columnist, Modern Materials Handling
October 22, 2009
Healthcare: Put a dent in lift truck accident stats
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 47 million Americans, or 20 percent of the popu...
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Tom Andel, Columnist, Modern Materials Handling
October 12, 2009
Lift trucks: help students learn to lift
There’s a lot of old fashioned thinking among old material handlers. For exampl...
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