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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.


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

Aero Rubber Company®, Inc.: PromoStretch® Custom Printed Rubber Bands
Ensure your message is remembered with Custom Printed Rubber Bands

Nu-Star, Inc.: Power Pusher™ Easily Moves 500-50,000 Pounds!
Nu-Star’s signature Power Pusher industrial tug device improves operator safety, reduces manpower and increases plant floor productivity with less downtime by transporting heavy loads.

Presto Lifts: PT Series Container Tilters
Container tilters enable easy access to contents

Newcastle Systems: PowerSwap Nucleus MINI Lithium Portable Power System
Lightweight battery system operates for up to 8 hours.

Aero Rubber Company®, Inc.: Face Mask Rubber Bands – Your Alternative to Fabric Elastics
Now in stock! Aero rubber bands for use on face masks.

Vestil Manufacturing: Vertical Drum Gripper/ Rotator
Vertical drum gripper/ rotator enhances maneuvering

Motion Industries, Inc.: DM-1100 Ergonomic Drum Handler
Drum handler has 1,100-pound capacity

Autoquip: Quad Platform Lift
Durable, high-capacity quad lift increases safety

PS Safety Access™: EdgeSafe™ Loading Dock Safety Gate
An OSHA-compliant way to reduce the danger of falls from docks, bays or exposed edges.


A-Safe: Memaplex Sub-Zero Protective Barrier
Protect machinery, rack and personnel with polymer barrier systems A line of barriers made of Memaplex high impact polymer is offered as an alternative to traditional concrete and steel barriers...

Verti-Lift: Floor Level 90-degree Tilt Tables
Floor level 90-degree tilt tables feature removable forks

BriskHeat: Wet-Area Custom Cloth Heating Jackets
Wet-area cloth heating jackets feature water-resistant designs.

Future Industrial Technologies: Bionomics Ergonomic Training Solution
Solution reduces back and shoulder injuries.

Impact Recovery Systems: SlowStop Rebounding Storefront Bollard
Bollard can resist 6,000 pounds of force.

Cortec Corporation: Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibiting (VpCI) technology
Innovative paper protects auto parts from corrosion.

GRI Tires: Ultimate XT Solid Tire
Eco-friendly solid rubber tires run on nearly any surface condition.

InCord Custom Safety Netting: Conveyor Guard
InCord Conveyor Guard safety netting systems can protect personnel and valuable product, helping you comply with OSHA regulations.

Wildeck, Inc.: Industrial Mezzanines and Work Platforms
A Wildeck mezzanine is an elevated platform within a building that can be used for storage, manufacturing, office space or as an equipment access platform.