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Top global companies named finalists in prestigious ergonomics competition

More than 20 prominent companies from across the world will compete in the prestigious 2009 Ergo Cup® awards competition at the Applied Ergonomics Conference and Expo in Reno, Nev., March 23-26. Presented by the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) and sponsored by The Ergonomics Center of North Carolina, the Ergo Cup competition, an exclusive part of the Ergo conference, acknowledges ...

Feb. 20, 2009

By The Institute of Industrial Engineers

PT150 Ergonomic design (video)

The world is changing, on all fronts. In many countries retirement ages will be raised. Businesses also have to make greater efforts to find professionals, and experienced service technicians are worth their weight in gold. Even while in the design phase of our pumping sets BBA Pumps keeps in mind that every part has to be accessible for maintenance and repair, with an emphasis on ergonomics. ...

Sep. 19, 2014

By BBA Pumps

Ergonomics Day oroclaimed by Reno, Nev., Mayor Robert A. Cashell Sr.

Robert A. Cashell Sr., Mayor of Reno, Nev., has proclaimed March 24, 2009, Ergonomics Day. More than 300 people will gather for the 12th annual Applied Ergonomics Conference and Expo March 23 - 26 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Spa for roundtable discussions, master ergonomist sessions, health care and safety workshops, vendor demonstrations, facility tours and the exclusive Ergo Cup® ...

Mar. 17, 2009

By The Institute of Industrial Engineers

Ergonomics: A New Focus on Cutting Warehouse Staff Turnover

The warehouse industry typically has a high turnover rate due to the physical demands of these jobs. Employees can be injured while moving machinery or equipment around. They can also develop injuries that result from repetitive movements, such as soft tissue injuries. The use of industrial tugs and similar products make warehouse work less physically demanding and could lead to a lower turnover ...

Jun. 24, 2016

By DJProducts, Inc.

BioFit Promotes the Importance of Ergonomics for National Safety Month

June is National Safety Month and a midway point in BioFit’s yearlong resolution to increase emphasis on ergonomics to enhance workplace safety and productivity. To fulfill this resolution, BioFit is encouraging organizations to provide ergonomic seating and furnishing options for all workers. As a leader in ergonomic chair and furnishing solutions, BioFit develops products that promote a ...

Feb. 28, 2018

By BioFit Engineered Products

OSHwiki article in the spotlight: Ergonomics in office work

Office work is diverse and although widely regarded as low risk environments, the large (and growing) proportion of employees within the EU who work in office environments means that a significant number of workers are potentially exposed to any risks to their health that might arise. A new OSHwiki article highlights the risks and hazards facing office workers and categorises them into four ...

Mar. 13, 2017

By European Agency for Safety and Health at Work

Safety Assessment May Just Get You an OSHA Paid Dumpster Caddy

Prevention is so critical to worker safety that OSHA has grant money available for ergonomic tools like dumpster moving equipment. Award recipients include non-profit organizations as well as labor unions, private firms, and certain other groups, so it’s possible for your workers to benefit from free safety equipment in almost any kind of workplace. A Minnesota workman’s compensation ...

Jun. 21, 2016

By DJProducts, Inc.

PHILMAC® 3G™

- Next Generation Compression Fittings for Water Supply Introducing Philmac® 3G™ compression fittings from IPEX. Manufactured from an advanced high performance polypropylene, Philmac 3G fittings are corrosion resistant and possess the strength and durability of a design life of fifty years or more. Engineered with a unique mechanical turn and lock design and a comfortable ergonomic ...

Aug. 29, 2007

By IPEX, Inc.

Laundry Cart Manufacturer Unveils Ergonomic 25P-24 Flare Truck

Laundry cart manufacturer MODRoto, Madison, IN (MODRoto.com) has unveiled the ergonomic 25P-24 flare truck. Designed to reduce the need for workers to repeatedly bend down and reach into the cart bottom, the 25P-24 flare truck features the company’s signature, spring-loaded platform that automatically sinks when loaded with laundry and rises as laundry is removed to keep work positioned at ...

Aug. 3, 2016

By MODRoto

Ergonomic Picking Carts Reduce Bending and Reaching in Picking, Packing and Fulfillment

Plastic picking carts in the Poly-Trux(R) 50P Series line from material handling product manufacturer MODRoto, Madison, IN (MODRoto.com) are offered with an optional, ergonomic, spring-loaded platform to reduce bending and reaching into the cart during picking, packing and fulfillment operations. Ideal for use in warehouses, distribution centers and other facilities where lifting, bending and ...

May 6, 2016

By MODRoto

The positive effect of ergonomics on pipetting accuracy

Pipetting can be an extremely repetitive task with many researchers commonly pipetting for several hours each day. It is also a high-force activity where conventional pipette plunger forces, tip loading forces and tip ejection forces can easily approach or exceed safe levels. Apart from hand pain and the risk of injury, these forces can cause fatigue and tired hands increasing pipetting ...

Jul. 1, 2011

By Mettler - Toledo Int. Inc

The latest improvements in the workshop planning

In its latest version, the workshop planning will include the automatic calculation of the distance between the job site and the company's branch nearest to that place. Once the distance calculated, the job site zone is identified, and then this information is sent to the technician on its mobile phone or tablet. Other feature, the technician is now able to make the Work Order on break, if it ...

Feb. 6, 2018

By Irium Software

Highlighting the Trailer Caddy Extreme

Got trailers to move? At DJ Products we have taken our easy and powerful material handling equipment and scaled it up for semi trailer movers. Loaded with features and designed for simple, ergonomic performance, the TrailerCaddyHD Extreme is your best and most affordable option for moving trailers indoors or out. The Heavy Duty Dolly for Semi Trailers One person can easily maneuver any trailer ...

Feb. 25, 2016

By DJProducts, Inc.

Tinker & Rasor, San Gabriel, CA., introduces the Model APS Portable Holiday Detector

The Model APS is the product of more than three years of development and two years of testing in the field. The instrument represents the latest in electronics in the industry, with a new design and numerous improvements. This pulsating DC holiday detector with regulated voltage has a range of 800 volts to 35,000 volts in one instrument. The instrument has been ergonomically designed and ...

Feb. 26, 2007

By Tinker & Rasor

US announces new health and safety guidelines for shipyards

The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced the release of Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines for Shipyards, an industry-specific guidance document that provides practical recommendations to help employers and employees reduce the number and severity of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace. 'Shipyard work is considered one ...

Mar. 10, 2008

By U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

USPOULTRY Announces Updated Ergonomics in the Poultry & Egg Industry – Supervisor Training Program

Preventing cumulative trauma injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis, is a critical part of every poultry and egg plant safety program. An effective ergonomics program can assist in reducing both the frequency and severity of these types of injuries. The goal of ergonomics is to 'fit the job to the person,' rather than making the person fit the job, to ensure that the work ...

Oct. 29, 2015

By U.S. Poultry & Egg Association

Ergonomic Influences on the Use and Choice of Assembly Lubricants

Burlington, New Jersey, USA: International Products Corporation (IPC) is giving a presentation at the Applied Ergonomics Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday, March 27th at 2 PM (EST). Thomas McGuckin, IPC’s VP of Research, Quality and Safety, will discuss “Ergonomic Influences on the Use and Choice of Assembly Lubricants”. The presentation will focus on the benefits of ...

Jun. 19, 2018

By International Products Corporation

OSHA Announces New Hazards for the Healthcare Industry

Last month, OSHA announced that agency investigators would increase their focus on a set of new key hazards for the healthcare industry during upcoming inspections. These hazards will aim to address musculoskeletal disorders related to patient or resident handling; blood borne pathogens; workplace violence; tuberculosis and slips, trips and falls. To those in the healthcare industry, this ...

Jul. 29, 2015

By Intelex Technologies Inc.

EU-OSHA takes part in A+A 2015 International Congress and trade fair for safety and security

From 27 to 30 October 2015 EU-OSHA takes part in the A+A International Congress and trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. The congress focuses on safety, health and ergonomics and EU-OSHA’s interventions include global action for prevention; risk assessment in mental health; green jobs and prevention; Healthy Workplaces Campaigns and Policies Dialogue – Korea. More about the ...

Oct. 27, 2015

By European Agency for Safety and Health at Work

Thermal Spray System

In cooperation with FST, Bronkhorst and MA-IT, Convergence revamped an existing thermal spray system. The new 25-series of FST had to meet a number of requirements. Convergence was able to incoporate these requirements, resulting in an user-friendly and modern system. FST is a Dutch company specialized in the manufacture of thermal spray systems. The system mixes and burns gas and oxygen or ...

Jun. 29, 2016

By Convergence Industry B.V.