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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.


ProfilGate: Line of Floor-Based Brushes to Minimize Dirt from Wheels and Pedestrians
Eliminate dirt from vehicle tires as they enter facility A line of floor-based brushes work to prevent cross-contamination caused by dirt and contaminants tracked into a facility by forklift tires...

Crown Matting: Oxford Elite floor mat
Keep floors cleaner, safer with line of reinforced mats Ideal for use in heavy-traffic areas, the Oxford Elite mat incorporates a needle-punch surface that traps dirt and soil while retaining...

SP Industries: EHD Bin Dumper
Empty material from heights of 30 feet with bin dumpers For use in waste handling, recycling, industrial and food processing, the EHD Bin Dumper empties material directly from a container into...

Karcher North America: Three New Emissions-Free, Ride-On Floor Sweepers
Battery-powered, ride-on floor sweepers are emissions-free Three new emissions-free, ride-on floor sweepers clean floors in industrial facilities, manufacturing plants and logistics centers. Battery-powered, the KM 105/110 R Bp, KM 130/300 R Bp...

Waterless Co.: Ceramic Yukon model 2101 no-flush urinal
Conserve water with restroom fixture Ideal for high-traffic facilities, the ceramic Yukon model 2101 no-flush urinal complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and covers most flushed urinal footprints. Because it...

Nilfisk, Inc.: SW4000 rider sweeper
Rider sweeper cleans indoor/outdoor Engineered for indoor and outdoor use, the SW4000 rider sweeper features 49-inch cleaning path and runs up to 4.5 hours on a single battery charge. To...

Powr-Flite: Nomad portable carpet extractor
Portable carpet extractor with tankless operation The Nomad portable carpet extractor works without a built-in solution tank, allowing operators to use a sink or bucket as the unit’s cleaning...

3M: All-purpose Economy Harness
Lightweight, full body harness resists stains and water An all-purpose full body harness line can help prevent falls during overhead maintenance activities. The Economy Harness line’s webbing fibers have...

System Sensor: Fire sprinkler monitors
Monitor fire sprinklers and control valves with devices A line of devices monitor fire sprinkler systems and control valves to enable personnel to respond quickly to changes in fire sprinkler...

Palmer Wahl: Heat Spy 170 Thermal Imaging Camera
Thermal imager draws attention to areas requiring further review The ultra-high sensitivity Heat Spy 170 thermal imaging camera offers a thermal view setting that reveals only the temperatures above or below...

EdgeCo: New Sit or Stand Mobile Cart/Desk
Easily adjust height of sit/stand cart Outfitted with a crank for easy adjustment of height, a new sit or stand mobile cart/desk can be raised or lowered from 29...

Tornado Industries: Pac-Vac Aircomfort backpack vacuum cleaner
Wearable vacuum cleans more than 7,000 square feet per hour Offered in two models with 6- and 10-quart capacities, the Pac-Vac Aircomfort backpack vacuum cleaner has been re-engineered for operator comfort...

Rubbermaid Commercial Products: WaveBrake family of mopping systems
Mopping system bucket engineered to prevent splashes The WaveBrake family of mopping systems may be specified in sizes from 26 to 44 quarts. The bucket includes molded-in wave brakes to reduce splashing...

Digital Lumens: LightRules Energy Platform
The LightRules energy platform adds intelligence to LED lighting systems in commercial applications, enabling facility managers to boost lighting efficiency, control and use. Cloud-based, the system shares detailed metrics on...

Morse Manufacturing Company: Model 82A-GT pouring palletizer
Drum palletizer with geared hand crank for precise tilting, pouring The model 82A-GT pouring palletizer now features a geared hand crank for precise tilting and pouring. Used to move drums...

Kaivac Cleaning Systems: OmniFlex AutoVac Automated Floor Cleaning Machine
Rechargeable, cordless floor cleaner/scrubber Powered by a rechargeable lithiumion battery, the cordless OmniFlex AutoVac automated floor cleaning machine is ideal for scrubbing hard surfaces. It cleans more than 20,000 square...

Tilt-Lock: Full line of Tip Lifts
Lift, move rolls with electric or pneumatic hoist attachment A full line of Tip Lifts can handle roll widths from 4 to 70 inches and weights up to 2,000 pounds. Furnished with a...

Southworth Products: Line of Tilt Down Tables and Roll Upenders
Ergonomic tables shift roll orientations from vertical to horizontal A line of tilt down tables and dedicated roll upenders offers simple loading and unloading of rolls and coils from processing...

Tandemloc: AJ22A00-00A-PA specialty roll lifter
Lift beam moves loads up to 5 tons The AJ22A00-00A-PA specialty roll lifter handles 64-inch max spans and weights up to 5 tons. Proof-tested to 125% capacity, the lift beam...

Schlumpf, Inc.: ERH-400 portable electric roll handling machine
Light-duty lift and turn roll handler Lightweight and easy to handle, the ERH-400 portable electric roll handling machine lifts and turns rolls by the core for palletizing, transport and loading....