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Ergonomic Considerations in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry
The automotive industry is one of the biggest players in providing ergonomic mandates for their plant employees. Many automotive manufacturing companies use existing health and
Industry Ergonomic Regulations to Keep Your Workers Safe
In many countries and regions around the world, there are health and safety organizations, like Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) and Occupational
Ask a Workplace Ergonomics Expert
Questions and Answers about Workplace Ergonomics and its Impact on Organizations
Workplace ergonomics is the interaction of humans and the equipment they use in the
Effects of Extreme Temperatures and Environments on Caster Performance
Casters are used on a variety of applications that range from rough terrain to debris ridden floors to ovens and freezers. Using the wrong caster
Applied Ergonomics Conference 2016 Highlights – AEC 2016
The 2016 Applied Ergo show held Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando in March 2016 saw a record number of attendees. The venue provided a
Toyota Production System (TPS) and its use in Non-Automotive Applications
Toyota Production System (TPS) is a term that is most often associated with lean manufacturing in the automotive industry. From TPS is a set of
Darcor Casters Launches Customizable Ergonomic Medical Caster to Support Workplace Ergonomics in the Healthcare Industry
Workplace ergonomics leader, Darcor Casters and Wheels, is pleased to launch the dual wheel, modular APL series caster. This newly engineered ergonomic medical caster provides
Applying Liberty Mutual Research to Reduce Risk of Workplace Overexertion Injuries
Most companies rely on the Liberty Mutual Tables to assess and improve their material handling tasks as they highlight specific areas in the material handling
The Science of Caster Wheels and Impact on Workplace Ergonomics
Designing and equipping carts for transporting heavy loads is a crucial area of focus as creating the best cart for the specific application can have
Discovery Science Features Darcor Casters on “How It’s Made”
Discovery Science’s “How It’s Made” features Darcor Casters in a recent episode.The show is a documentary TV series showing how common, everyday items are manufactured.
Ergonomic Considerations in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry
The automotive industry is one of the biggest players in providing ergonomic mandates for their plant employees. Many automotive manufacturing companies use existing health and safety standards, such as OSHA, to develop their own set of guidelines.
In an automotive plant, there are many tasks that require the right
Industry Ergonomic Regulations to Keep Your Workers Safe
In many countries and regions around the world, there are health and safety organizations, like Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in North America, that provide regulations that give manufacturing plants guidelines to follow to ensure their workers remain healthy and
Ask a Workplace Ergonomics Expert
Questions and Answers about Workplace Ergonomics and its Impact on Organizations
Workplace ergonomics is the interaction of humans and the equipment they use in the workplace. It is crucial to consider workplace ergonomics when designing tasks and equipment to support safety and efficiency in the workplace.
To get a better
Effects of Extreme Temperatures and Environments on Caster Performance
Casters are used on a variety of applications that range from rough terrain to debris ridden floors to ovens and freezers. Using the wrong caster for an application can seriously degrade the caster performance and, in extreme cases, may even cause injury to the user. Find out how high temperature
Applied Ergonomics Conference 2016 Highlights – AEC 2016
The 2016 Applied Ergo show held Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando in March 2016 saw a record number of attendees. The venue provided a great atmosphere to network with some of the leading ergonomists, many of whom were looking for the latest products and services that center upon this
Toyota Production System (TPS) and its use in Non-Automotive Applications
Toyota Production System (TPS) is a term that is most often associated with lean manufacturing in the automotive industry. From TPS is a set of principles and behaviours that contribute to two key areas: continuous improvement and respect for people.Like many management systems, TPS can be adapted and used successfully
Darcor Casters Launches Customizable Ergonomic Medical Caster to Support Workplace Ergonomics in the Healthcare Industry
Workplace ergonomics leader, Darcor Casters and Wheels, is pleased to launch the dual wheel, modular APL series caster. This newly engineered ergonomic medical caster provides the capability of customizing many features, including a central lock braking system, stem and post mounts, and colour-matching covers to blend seamlessly on medical devices
Applying Liberty Mutual Research to Reduce Risk of Workplace Overexertion Injuries
Most companies rely on the Liberty Mutual Tables to assess and improve their material handling tasks as they highlight specific areas in the material handling process that need to be redesigned to accomplish workplace ergonomic goals.
The Science of Caster Wheels and Impact on Workplace Ergonomics
Designing and equipping carts for transporting heavy loads is a crucial area of focus as creating the best cart for the specific application can have a major impact on workplace ergonomics. Not only is the design of the structure of the cart important (e.g. handhold height/orientation/type, design, stability, size), but
Discovery Science Features Darcor Casters on “How It’s Made”
Discovery Science’s “How It’s Made” features Darcor Casters in a recent episode.The show is a documentary TV series showing how common, everyday items are manufactured.
This episode describes how the size of the object being moved determines the size of the casters required to move it. Heavier items requires casters
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