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Topic: Ergonomics & Safety

Ergonomics is the applied science that seeks to improve the design and function of tools and other objects used by people. In materials handling proper ergonomics improves safety.


Rittal: Blue e+ Cooling Units
The World’s Most Efficient Industrial Climate Control

Nilfisk, Inc.: Liberty SC60 Autonomous Robotic Floor Scrubber
Scrub deck has a high runtime.

Big Ass Fans: Clean Air System
Air quality solution kills airborne pathogens

Rite-Hite: EZ Employee Separation Barriers
Barriers maintain employee safety when social distancing isn’t possible.

SICK, Inc.: PeopleCounter (PeCo) SensorApp
Sensor helps slow the spread of Covid-19 by maintaining recommended occupancy levels in manufacturing settings.

Ava Robotics: Ava UV Disinfection Robots
Robotic system neutralizes Covid-19

Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions: Xenon XP and Voyager XP Barcode Scanners with Disinfecting Housing
Disinfectant-ready housings help limit the spread of bacteria.

InCord Custom Safety Netting: Solutions for Material Handling
Safety and compliance issues can become costly problems. InCord has the solutions.

DAK Equipment & Engineering: Protect Your Inventory From Water Damage
Every hour of the day, employees, contractors, heavy equipment and forklifts can easily damage your sprinkler heads, pouring gallons of water onto your inventory and equipment. Protect your facility with...

Sarcos Robotics: Guardian® XO® Full-Body Powered Exoskeleton
Battery-powered robotic exoskeleton.

Yale Materials Handling Corporation: Vision Impact Camera
Yale Vision always provided the who, when and where – now you get the what – a clear, distinguishable picture of the events just prior to and after a critical impact.

Hyster: HY-Shield Clean
HY-Shield Clean is a comprehensive program that helps minimize risk for all parties during all steps of forklift contact, maintenance and readiness for operation.

Janam Technologies: Guardian GT2 Facial Recognition and Thermal Imaging Kiosk
Temperature sensing kiosk for COVID-19 spread prevention.

Hyster: Proximity Tag Solution for Social Distancing
Wearable, proximity tag solution promotes social distancing


Big Ass Fans: Sidekick Barrel Fan
Barrel fan offers users high versatility.

Steel King: Self-Closing Safety Gates
Self-closing safety gates protect restricted access areas.

Aero Rubber Company®, Inc.: Reusable Rubber Tab Bands
Bundle wires or secure vines with the easy on – easy off unlike plastic and nylon pull bands.

Datalogic USA: 8-in-1 MX-E processors
Processors can power 8 cameras through ethernet.

Kimberly-Clark Professional: Nemesis Eye Protection
Protective eyewear provides users comfort and durability