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Tips for Improving Ergonomics in Material Handling Improving the ergonomics of material handling decreases worker injuries, improves workplace efficiency and leads to a healthier bottom line. Medical costs, insurance premiums, workers’ compensation payments and lost man-hours soar when ergonomics ... [from DJ Products, Inc.] Ergonomics Can Significantly Decrease Worker Injuries Material handlers and laborers suffer more injuries and illnesses than construction workers, truck drivers or, indeed, any other category of workers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Material handlers and laborers miss more work days and... [from DJ Products, Inc.] Simple Measures Can Improve Warehouse Safety, Productivity The bottom line advantage of improving worker safety was a recurrent theme this past week as businesses celebrated North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. The annual cost to American businesses of workplace injuries and illnesses is $1... [from DJ Products, Inc.] OSHA Could Stiffen Penalties OSHA could levy tough consequences on employers who ignore worker safety if Congress passes legislation currently under review. In legislation introduced late last year by Senator Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts, employers who disregard hazards th... [from DJ Products, Inc.] Integration of Material Handling Components Lags To the frustration of many, the material handling industry stills seems a long way from achieving the plug and play capabilities of common home electronics. The day when all material handling components will interface with each other still appears... [from DJ Products, Inc.] How to Create a World-Class Warehouse There are five essential steps to creating a world-class warehouse, according to Dr. Edward Frazelle, founder of The Logistics Institute at Georgia Tech and director of the school’s Logistics Management Series. A pioneer in modern logistics, Fraze... [from DJ Products, Inc.] Material Handling Job Site Launched to Attract Workers NA 2008 recently wrapped up in Cleveland. One of the more interesting developments to come out of the annual trade show sponsored by the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) was increased industry interest in worker assist devices. “We’re ... [from DJ Products, Inc.] Predicted Material Handling Slowdown to Be Short Lived The predicted slowdown in the material handling industry is expected to be short lived, said Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) executives in a news conference last week. After a strong period of growth, contraction and consolidation are... [from DJ Products, Inc.] Body Posture Plays Significant Role in Ergonomic Design Body posture affects the amount of force that must be exerted to move and maneuver industrial carts and equipment. The human musculoskeletal system functions like a complex system of mechanical levers. Posture determines the positioning of our joi... [from DJ Products, Inc.] Material Handling Solutions of the Future Available Today Our last two posts (April 18 & 21) have talked about a vision of the future in which a smaller number of highly-trained and skilled, self-directed workers fuse automation and manual operations to accomplish material handling functions with maximum... [from DJ Products, Inc.] |
Manufactures of an electric cart puller and a motorized cart pusher that eliminate the pains and strains of manually pulling and pushing heavy carts and wheeled equipment. And, are less costly, smaller, and more maneuverable then traditional equipment used for moving carts and equipment; like forktrucks, walkies, or riding tugs
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