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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.


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.

Air Technical Industries: New Low-Profile, Self-Propelled Lift Table
A new low-profile, self-propelled lift table features a built-in and self-contained hydraulic propulsion system, power remote steering, lifting mechanism, wheels and batteries. Flexible, the unit helps an operator lift and...

MaxLite: New Lensed LED Retrofit Kit
By installing into existing troffers without the need to enter the ceiling space, a new lensed LED retrofit kit supports easy updates of existing lighting and space illumination. The high-efficiency...

Rethink Robotics: Sawyer Single-Arm, High-Performance Robot
The Sawyer single-arm, high-performance robot executes machine tending, circuit board testing and other precise tasks that historically have been impractical to automate with traditional industrial robots. Features include a face...

Presto Lifts: PLS53-150 LiftStik powered lifter transporter
Mast-style platform lift is compact and maneuverable Ideal for stockrooms, assembly areas, retail stores, food manufacturing and pharmaceutical facilities, the PLS53- 150 LiftStik is a compact, mast-style powered lifter transporter....

Superior Signals: Syledrc-600 and Syledrc-1400 work lights
Illuminate work areas with rechargeable lamps The Illuminator rechargeable work light series now includes the Syledrc-600 and Syledrc-1400 models. Heavyduty, these rechargeable lights feature a strong magnetic base, AC power...

Rubbermaid Commercial Products: Vented BRUTE containers
The vented BRUTE refuse container delivers improved productivity and efficiency through its new, innovative venting and cinching features combined with its iconic durability. Benefits include: • Venting channels make lifting out...

Wells Lamont Industrial: FlexTech Y9216 palm dip glove
Palm dip gloves prevent cuts, lacerations Constructed to comply with ANSI cut level 5, the FlexTech Y9216 palm dip glove prevents cuts and lacerations, making it ideal for workers in automotive...

Vestil Manufacturing: Galvanized, stainless steel and bronze nestable buckets
Buckets for industrial, commercial use

MacroAir: AirVolution-D high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fan models
High-volume, low-speed fans receive UL certification Two AirVolution-D high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fan models have received certification from Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The 550 model controls temperature and humidity with blades ranging from 8...

Verti-Lift: Full line of pneumatic lift tables
Position loads to ergonomic heights with pneumatic lift tables A full line of pneumatic lift tables is offered for ergonomic positioning of loads. Included are standard models with 24 inches of...

System Sensor: FAAST XT aspirating smoke detectors
Combines dual source optical smoke detection with advanced particle separation to provide highly sensitive smoke detection

Bishamon Industries: EZ Loader pallet positioner
The new design of the EZ Loader by Bishamon allows capacity adjustment without changing air pressure. A captive air system eliminates cumbersome mechanical springs, and an integral turntable top offers...

Larson Electronics: Three-Lamp Explosion-Proof LED String Light Set
Three-lamp explosion-proof LED string light set A 156-watt, low-profile, explosion-proof string light set provides a bright, energy efficient alternative to traditional hazardous location portable stringers. Recently released, the EPL-SL-3-...

Strong Hold Products: All Purpose Shop Table
Designed to meet virtually every strength requirement for heavy manufacturing, assembly and maintenance type work, Strong Hold Products offers a line of shop tables. Made from 7 gauge steel, the legs...

CFR: ECO 500 AW Series of Upright Extractors
Recycling extractor cleans carpets, partitions The ECO 500 AW series of upright extractors for deep cleaning of carpets and partitions comes in 10- and 15-gallon models, making them ideal for use...