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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.


Ideal Warehouse Innovations: The Shuntable Trailer Stand 2.0
Our No Boots on the Ground® Shuntable Trailer Stand 2.0 prevents trailer collapse while safely keeping workers off the dock approach in an efficient manner.

The Raymond Corporation’s Integrated Tether System
The Integrated Tether System is a first-of-a-kind operator assist tool designed to alert operators and managers and to limit lift truck functionality if an operator is not properly tethered.

Hyster Reaction™
Hyster Reaction is an award-winning forklift operator assist solution that not only alerts operators of potential hazards, but automatically intervenes to help avoid them.

The Exoskeleton Evolution
Improve efficiency and worker safety with exoskeletons: Discover how The Exoskeleton Evolution is changing materials handling in the warehouse.

Lightening Loads With Ergonomic Improvements in the Warehouse
How companies are using ergonomics to retain employees, minimize musculoskeletal injuries and get a bit more output out of every shift.

PS Safety Access™: EdgeHalt® Ladder Safety Gate
The safest safety gates on the market, the new EdgeHalt® Ladder Safety Gates feature Slam-Proof™ technology that closes each gate in a quiet, controlled manner.

Ergonomics as a Retention Factor
In tough times for attracting operators, having a fleet with operator- and application-appropriate comfort factors can help.

Department of Labor Announces National Emphasis Program Aimed at Reducing Workplace Hazards in DCs
In addition to distribution centers and warehouses, program also encompasses mail, parcel processing; local delivery; high-risk retail workplaces.

A-SAFE Inc.: Traffic Gate
The A-SAFE Traffic Gate is a versatile and durable safety gate that is designed to protect pedestrians from vehicles in loading bays and other high-traffic areas. The gate’s gas-assisted...

BOSTONtec: Wheelchair-accessible Workbench for Warehouses
The wheelchair-accessible workbenches enable customers to improve the efficiency of their packing operation. At the same time, it allows them to offer a truly inclusive work environment in their distribution...

Pack Station Tricks: Common sense meets tech
Industrial workstation and shelving options are abundant for effective pack-out areas. Configuring an ideal set up for your operation is part commonsense work-cell design that eliminates wasted or awkward movements,...

Rite-Hite: PEDESTRIAN-VU™, APPROACH-VU™ Help Address Loading Dock Dangers Inside and Out
To mitigate the multidimensional dangers facing workers at loading docks, Rite-Hite® has introduced two new products to its Rite-Vu™ Light Communication Systems family, Pedestrian-Vu for the dock’s interior, and...

Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions: CT47 Mobile Computer
For the materials handling industry, the CT47 mobile computers are a powerful, dependable choice. Experience ultimate connection and precision scanning with these 5G and Wi-Fi 6E enabled devices, built to...

Magid: TRX883 Work Gloves
TRX883 gloves provide Level 3 impact protection and have nine times more airflow than other impact gloves on the market. They feature shells with high cut resistance and are 50% lighter than...

LiftWise: HTH-1400 Hanging Tire Handler
It can be adjusted and operated by one person, and it can clamp and rotate tires between horizontal and vertical positions. It can also accept tire assemblies flat on a...

HeroWear: Apex 2 Back-Assist Exosuit
Designed to fit most users, the assist, a modified offering of the original version, can diminish heat retention, enabling it to be used in more environments than the previous version.

Steel King: Steel Guard Heavy Duty Guard Rail
Customizable steel guard rail systems that protect from collisions.

Southworth Products: Line of E-Z Reach Container Tilters
Reach parts in bulk bins more easily with five different container tilters

InCord Custom Safety Netting: Loading Dock Nets
Fall protection for loading docks and similar hazards.

Linak: DL2 Two-Stage Lifting Column
Lifting column for high-load applications, a member of the DESKLINE control boxes and controls lineup.