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Topic: Ergonomics

News, trends, products and productivity solutions that showcase the latest in ergonomic equipment, systems and process for warehouses and distributions centers.


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Rittal Cooling Units and Chillers Now UL/CSA 60335-2-40 Approved
Industrial automation and climate control news

Southworth Products displays PalletPal 360 level loaders
This week at ProMatDX, Southworth Products Corp is exhibiting its PalletPal 360 spring level loaders.

Big Ass Fans exhibits its Clean Air System
Big Ass Fans’ Clean Air System, which is being presented during ProMatDX, is able to kill up to 99.99% of pathogens—including SARS-CoV-2—within minutes.

Topper Industrial reveals its Tuggable Bar Cart
Topper Industrial is showcasing its Tuggable Bar Cart.

ProGMA publishes new standard for testing industrial guardrail barriers and posts
The new standard, ANSI MH31.2-2021, provides a test method of evaluating performance characteristics for industrial guardrail barriers and barrier posts.

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Johnstone Supply Makes Order Pickup an Easy Win for Contractors
Apex Will Call Smart Locker Solution helps contractors stay productive and avoid showroom lines.

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The Upender, Improving Worker Safety
The Upender is an ergonomic “lifting aid” that helps prevent worker injuries, lowering the cost of claims and downtime.

Food retailer chooses highly connected dock equipment
Featuring controllers that connect to the Cloud, the equipment offers insights into loading dock activity.

MHR’s HVLS fans enhance employee comfort
The fans have yielded a 10- to 12-degree temperature reduction during warmer months.

Young Windows adopts mobile, height-adjustable workbenches
The workbenches offer flexibility, ease of use, improved lighting and durability.

Venida Packing successfully implements fabric ductwork
The custom fruit packer’s fabric duct and suspension system has a high-throw airflow.

Carts, tuggers and casters: The unsung heroes of the warehouse
Here’s how manufacturers of carts, tuggers and casters are helping companies navigate the complexities of a labor shortage, a global pandemic and the ongoing e-commerce boom.

ISDI presents Steel Drums 101 webinar for OSHA Safe + Sound Week
This webinar will detail critical information participants should consider when using or personally handling steel drums.

ICWM announces updates to content, branding
The Institute of Caster and Wheel Manufacturers (ICWM) Industry Group of MHI announced two updates.

Partnership Creates Enterprise-ready Wearable Picking Solution
New product bundle combines Ivanti's Android software, ProGlove’s display and a Samsung Galaxy to enhance performance of essential warehouse workers.

LIFT announces new ANSI standards
The Lift Manufacturers Product Group (LIFT) Industry Group of MHI announced that they have released two new ANSI standards governing safety requirements for scissor lifts and tilters.

Are exoskeletons the X factor for industrial workers?
You might know the exoskeleton from Iron Man, but this emerging technology may offer relief to persistent, and costly, injuries.

Combilift does the heavy lifting to ease worldwide ventilator shortage
Completed in five weeks, the project is the result of a collaboration between the engineering and manufacturing industry and the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE).

Raymond begins producing face shields for healthcare workers
More than 2,000 face shields to be dispersed to local hospitals and emergency responders.

Polymer Technologies categorized as essential
Polymer Technologies Inc. is currently in contact with local and state legislatures to ensure they understand our position as an Essential to Critical Infrastructure Manufacturer.


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