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Risk Mitigation in Manual Materials Handling (MMH) Push-Pull Tasks
Over the past four years, Darcor’s Workplace Ergonomics and Caster Technology Blog has emphasized the utility of good cart design, especially with regard to careful
AEC 2019 Highlights
The Darcor team just returned from AEC 2019 and we wanted to share some highlights. The show seems to be getting bigger every year, with
MHI Releases Manual Materials Handling Ergonomics Video and Infographic
MHI has just released a video and infographic about manual materials handling ergonomics. MHI is the nation’s largest material handling, logistics and supply chain association.
Manufacturing Plant Experiences Up to 62% Decrease in Push/Pull Forces By Implementing Ergonomic Casters
Manufacturing/Distribution Plant Case Study – Increased Productivity & Employee Satisfaction with Ergonomic Casters.
The client’s overall focus was to improve workplace ergonomics. The management
Ergonomics Best Practices in the Manufacturing Industry
Workers in manufacturing environments are prone to injury, especially musculoskeletal disorders. This is known as cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) and is prevalent in the manufacturing
Caster Questions & Answers from the Experts at Darcor
we are often asked many questions about casters. The Darcor team recently presented a ErgoExpo Webinar and we got some great questions.
Our team
Applied Ergonomics Conference AEC 2019 Just Around the Corner – Get Ready with this Must-See List!
The 2019 Applied Ergo Conference (AEC) is set to run March 25 – 28, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year
Institute of Caster & Wheel Manufacturers (ICWM) & MHI Release Free Casters Snapshot Download
The Institute of Caster & Wheel Manufacturers (ICWM) and MHI have just released a free download that provides a quick snapshot of casters. The download
Push / Pull Injuries Impact the Whole Body, Not Just the Back
When we talk about pushing and pulling as potential causes of manual material handling (MMH) injuries, we tend to focus on low-back injuries. This is
ErgoExpo Webinar: Effective Ergonomic Design of Manual Material Handling Carts
An increasing portion of manual material handling involves pushing and pulling. Yohann Printer and Tom Albin will discuss designing carts to keep manual operating forces
Risk Mitigation in Manual Materials Handling (MMH) Push-Pull Tasks
Over the past four years, Darcor’s Workplace Ergonomics and Caster Technology Blog has emphasized the utility of good cart design, especially with regard to careful consideration of the required operating forces. Failure to act to control risk or making poor decisions in the design of manual cart handling tasks or
AEC 2019 Highlights
The Darcor team just returned from AEC 2019 and we wanted to share some highlights. The show seems to be getting bigger every year, with a lot of first-time attendees this year. There were over 60 Exhibitor booths and 48 Ergo cup teams. There was a strong focus as always
MHI Releases Manual Materials Handling Ergonomics Video and Infographic
MHI has just released a video and infographic about manual materials handling ergonomics. MHI is the nation’s largest material handling, logistics and supply chain association. MHI offers education, networking and solution sourcing for members, their customers and the industry as a whole through programming and events.
On the infographic, MHI
Manufacturing Plant Experiences Up to 62% Decrease in Push/Pull Forces By Implementing Ergonomic Casters
Manufacturing/Distribution Plant Case Study – Increased Productivity & Employee Satisfaction with Ergonomic Casters.
The client’s overall focus was to improve workplace ergonomics. The management team choose to take steps to implement proactive ergonomics. There was concern over the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. Of particular concern was the assembly facility.
Ergonomics Best Practices in the Manufacturing Industry
Workers in manufacturing environments are prone to injury, especially musculoskeletal disorders. This is known as cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) and is prevalent in the manufacturing industry due to the type of day-to-day tasks completed by employees including: Repetitive actions, Awkward postures, High forces, and Exposure to vibration from tools and
Caster Questions & Answers from the Experts at Darcor
we are often asked many questions about casters. The Darcor team recently presented a ErgoExpo Webinar and we got some great questions.
Our team is always happy to respond to questions about casters, and we do on a daily basis. We thought that we’d pull together a list of
Applied Ergonomics Conference AEC 2019 Just Around the Corner – Get Ready with this Must-See List!
The 2019 Applied Ergo Conference (AEC) is set to run March 25 – 28, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year is the 22nd annual event. As always, the Darcor team is excited to take part.
The Applied Ergonomics Society (AES) is a worldwide resource for
Institute of Caster & Wheel Manufacturers (ICWM) & MHI Release Free Casters Snapshot Download
The Institute of Caster & Wheel Manufacturers (ICWM) and MHI have just released a free download that provides a quick snapshot of casters. The download highlights what a caster is, types of caster wheel materials, caster types, benefits of casters, history of casters, interesting facts about casters, and resources and
Push / Pull Injuries Impact the Whole Body, Not Just the Back
When we talk about pushing and pulling as potential causes of manual material handling (MMH) injuries, we tend to focus on low-back injuries. This is not without good reason; back injuries and back pain are both prevalent and expensive. Shoulders and knees are also at risk of workplace injuries due
ErgoExpo Webinar: Effective Ergonomic Design of Manual Material Handling Carts
An increasing portion of manual material handling involves pushing and pulling. Yohann Printer and Tom Albin will discuss designing carts to keep manual operating forces within safe, recommended limits to reduce risk of injury and to facilitate operational efficiency. They will also cover a new clarification of the ISO 11228-2
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