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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.


Cynergy Ergonomics: Custom-engineered vacuum lifters
A vacuum lifter raises and rotates items weighing up to 200 pounds to facilitate final assembly in a fast, safe and more ergonomic fashion. Also ideal for palletizing and packaging applications,...

Verti-Lift: Full line of work positioners
A full line of hydraulic, pneumatic and battery-powered work positioners improves ergonomics and product positioning by lifting and rotating loads. The units eliminate reaching and other unnecessary operator movements (during...

MyGoPet: GoPET Personal Electric Transportation Scooter
Offered as a replacement for golf carts, personnel transporters and forklifts, the GoPET personal electric transportation scooter for warehouse applications can be used for order picking, maintenance, supervision, inventory control,...

Absolute E-Z Up: E-Z Climber stair climber
The E-Z Climber stair climber moves heavy and/or bulky objects from room to room, up stairs, up or down steep slopes, or loading into or off of a vehicle....

Mighty Lift: Line of Convertible, Aluminum Hand Trucks
A line of convertible, aluminum hand trucks is ideal for moving cases of goods and individual boxes. Riding on a choice of solid, pneumatic or semi-pneumatic wheels, the units offer...

Mettler-Toledo, LLC: Line of Wrapping and Weighing Solutions
A line of wrapping and weighing solutions for self-service, counter and grocery backrooms offers robust integration capabilities into existing enterprise systems. Offerings include the 800 series of backroom wrapping and labeling...

MacroAir: New LED light kit for AirVolution-D
A new LED light kit eliminates the effects of strobing caused by nearby ceiling lights shining through an overhead fan’s blades. The kit is an option for the supplier�...

Impact Products: Line of Safety Floor Signs
Highly visible due to their yellow color, a line of safety floor signs alert personnel to dangers around blind corners, prevent slip-and-fall accidents and promote building user safety. Easy to...

Morse Manufacturing Company: New control options for DrumTumblr
The CE mark-certified DrumTumblr machine can now be specified with a new selection of controls and enclosures equipped with safety interlock to enhance operator safety. The AC control package NEMA 4/12...

American Green Ventures: SpillFix Organic Absorbent
Made of 100% renewable organic material, SpillFix instantly absorbs hazardous and non-hazardous liquid spills on contact—including oils, fuels, solvents, paints and chemicals—for faster, cleaner, safer and more effective clean...

Brady: Transparent gate valve lockout device
Newly released, a transparent gate valve lockout provides visual confirmation of the appropriate secured position, identifies valve leaks and helps ensure facility safety. The unit prevents exposure to hazardous chemicals,...

Enerpac: EVO-Series Line of Synchronous Lifting Systems
The EVO-Series line of synchronous lifting systems has been expanded with the EVO Mini model, which combines high-pressure hydraulics with a programmable logic controller (PLC) system to monitor and control...

Ergodyne: Model 6995 N-Ferno Foot Warming Pack
Warm workers’ feet with disposable one-size-fits-all heat packs.

Lista International: Arlink 8000 modular workstation
Newly revitalized, the Arlink 8000 modular workstation now features a definite positioning system, companion storage and electrostatic control. To increase internal capacity for wire and utility management, a new column trim...

Verti-Lift: Line of standard- and wide-base hydraulic tilt tables
A line of standard- and wide-base Hydraulic Tilt Tables increase operator ergonomics and productivity. Features include heavy-duty construction to withstand demanding environments, tilting range from 0 to 90 degrees and capacities to 6,000...

Larson Electronics: Low-Profile, Dimmable, 160-Watt High-Bay LED Light Fixture
The 160-watt low profile LED light fixture for general use is now offered as a direct replacement for 4-foot, four lamp fluorescent light fixtures. The GAU-48-160W-LED-DIMM linear integrated...

Terex: Maintenance protocol for Genie S- and Z- boom lifts
The supplier offers a new, consolidated maintenance protocol for any Genie S- and Z- boom lift model that enables completion of the entire program in less time. With the new...

Material Transfer Systems: MTS Hydraulic Lift & Seal System
Safely invert drums to empty contents into an existing process with the MTS hydraulic Lift & Seal system. The device first docks the drum to a gasketed pour cone (with fully...

Valley Craft Industries: Roto-Lift power drive drum handler
The Roto-Lift power drive drum handler comes in 78- and 90-inch heights to lift, rotate and dump most steel, fiber and plastic drums and cylinders measuring 14 to 24 inches in diameter....

Digital Lumens: LightRules Software for Intelligent Industrial Lighting
New LightRules software streamlines testing and reporting of intelligent industrial lighting fixtures that provide NFPA-101-compliant light levels in the event of an emergency. In addition to automating safety testing...