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Ergonomic handling basics

Pallet positioners, workstation cranes and vacuum lifting devices are three leading ergonomic solutions that promote worker safety and productivity. Continue to article

4 ways to improve DC safety and increase productivity

Increasing pick rates and throughput is a great first step. But don’t underestimate the impact of a safe working environment on morale and productivity. Continue to article.

Tips for ergonomic order picking:

If highly engineered ergonomic equipment isn’t in the budget, companies can still minimize back and shoulder strain for their workers. Continue to article

MHIA promotes better ergonomics for materials handlers

Free booklet offers tips for easing carrying, lifting and other manual materials handling tasks. Continue to article

Proper rack safety:

Proper rack safety begins with the original design and installation of the uprights and beams, but it shouldn’t end there. Continue to article

Better dock safety and ergonomics:

It's all about finding the right balance with efficiency and throughput. Continue to article

Ergonomics: Exhausted no longer

A scissor lift positions work at the correct elevations for all employees making boat and car exhaust systems at CORSA Performance. Continue to article

Focus on ergonomics

A look at some of the tools of the trade when it comes to ergonomics in the materials handling industry. Continue to article

Safety and ergonomics deliver fast payback

Toyota Motor Manufacturing looks within to meet high throughput demands. Continue to article

Good ergonomics = good economics

"Ergonomics is the tool [companies] use to better match human capital, workers, with equipment and processes," said ErgoWeb Inc. President Dr. Peter Budnick, Ph.D., CPE. "The rewards are not just reduced injury costs, but often dramatic savings through increased productivity and quality." Continue to article


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