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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.


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...

DK Fulfilment: Fulfillment, Reverse Logistics and Bonded Warehousing Services
With three modern and secure UK-based facilities and another site located in Germany, the supplier provides cost-effective fulfillment, reverse logistics and bonded warehousing services to a range of online businesses....

Presto Lifts: P3 all-around spring level loader
Using a system of heavy-duty springs, the P3 all-around spring level loader automatically lowers or raises a pallet as weight is added or removed to keep the top layer of...

Ideal Warehouse Innovations: IRONguard Portable Safety Zone Visual Barrier System
Completely portable, the IRONguard Portable Safety Zone visual barrier system covers up to 100 feet. It is ideal for temporary uses and easy to deploy. Compact and fitted with wheels so...

Ergotech: Ergo Tranz lifting and transporting device
The Ergo Tranz versatile, adaptable and powerful lifting and transporting device for factory floors and warehouses is now offered in three new versions with custom end effectors that address more...

Verti-Lift: Manual Turn Lift Tables
Load, unload pallets safely with manual turntables.