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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.


Wells Lamont Industrial: KRG cut resistant tube sleeve
Protect workers’ arms with Kevlar tube sleeve The KRG cut resistant tube sleeve provides ANSI Level 4 cut resistance and flame resistance. The reusable sleeve, which is manufactured in the United...

Hammerhead Industries: Gear Keeper Retractable Tethering Systems
Tether tools to workers for accessibility in use Securely hang a bar code scanner or other instrument from a forklift, or at a packaging or assembly line, with Gear Keeper...

TDA Buddy: Line of custom industrial manipulators
Custom tooling for industrial manipulators A line of custom industrial manipulators can be equipped with custom engineered tooling—including grippers, vacuum pick up devices, magnets and other ergonomic end devices....

ABC Industries: Duravider and Duravider RS Heavy-Duty Fabrics
Tri-laminate curtain fabric engineered to stop rips, be repairable Duravider and Duravider RS heavy-duty fabrics for industrial curtain use are ideal for installation in manufacturing and assembly, paint and powder...

EnKon Systems: Pneumatic Scissor Lift and Rotate System
Rated for a capacity of 2,000 pounds and 12,000 duty cycles per year, the pneumatic scissor lift and rotate system works with carts to improve worker ergonomics and productivity. The system allows...

Dehnco: PBS-935 pack benches and tables
Support pack personnel with ergonomic benches and tables

Acoustiblok: Quiet-Cloud Industrial Sound Absorption Panels
Reduce noise with sound absorption panels Quiet-Cloud industrial sound absorption panels minimize excessive noise in manufacturing and warehousing buildings. Lightweight and easy to move, when properly staggered the panels increase...

Align Production Systems: Airfloat Workhorse Air Skid System
Improved air skid system easier to operate, service The Airfloat workhorse air skid system has been re-engineered, making it easier to operate and service. The device’s controller can now...

Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions: Howard Leight FirmFit earplugs
Comfortable hearing protection ensures compliance Engineered for a softer, more comfortable fit to ensure that workers will wear them, Howard Leight FirmFit earplugs provide better noise protection than most leading...

Lista International: Tech Drawer Pull line of drawer handle covers
Aluminum anodized drawer handle covers provide a clean look, smooth feel Finished in brushed silver, chrome or gloss black, the Tech Drawer Pull line of aluminum anodized drawer handle covers...

Morse Manufacturing Company: 160 line of hand trucks
Four-wheel trucks handle steel, fiber or plastic drums For loading and moving steel, fiber or plastic drums, the 160 line of trucks carries all the drum weight on four rugged wheels...

Embrace Safety: Firefly collision avoidance system
Warn pedestrians that a forklift is approaching As a means to prevent forklift accidents involving pedestrians, the Firefly collision avoidance system mounts onto existing fork trucks. The device integrates an...

Nu-Products: Handy Lift box lifting tool
The Handy Lift box lifting tool from Nu-Products is an ergonomically designed box lifting tool. The tool puts a handle onto a box, giving the employee 100% control of the box....

Southworth Products: Dandy Lifts
Ergonomic transporter, lifter Dandy Lifts make transporting and lifting goods safer and easier in a range of industries. They are available in seven models with a range of capacities (330 to 1,760...

SERCO - Entrematic Loading Dock Products: ATEC high-volume low-speed (HVLS) fan
Atec Fans for Warehouse, ATEC high-volume low-speed (HVLS) fan, Energy Efficient Warehouse Cooling, Industrial cooling solutions.

Digital Lumens: Line of Intelligent LED Lighting Systems
A line of intelligent LED lighting systems is out-of-the-box compliant with the updated requirements of California Title 24 energy standards for indoor commercial and industrial lighting applications. The system includes a...

Dialight: Vigilant High Bay Light Fixture
LED high bay fixture offers lower power consumption.

Pentalift Equipment: Custom lift tables
Custom lift table has 20,000-pound capacity, sliding platform Engineered for use in a vacuum heat-treating application for furnace loading, a 24-foot-long, 20,000-pound capacity custom lift table incorporates a sliding platform....

MaxLite: New 12- and 20-Watt LED Models
LED retrofit lamp family offered in multiple wattages Newly added 12- and 20-watt models join a family of LED post top retrofit lamps, offered as a replacement for 50- and 7...

ICAM: IRIDE Interactive Multimedia Workstation
Boost picking accuracy with interactive, light-directed multimedia workstation Combining light-directed picking with a digital dashboard and active gesture control, the IRIDE interactive multimedia workstation ensures accurate order fulfillment by guiding...