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5 Questions to Ask when Choosing a Caster
Choosing the right caster will make the difference between a high maintenance caster that will require constant upkeep or frequent replacement and one that will
ErgoExpo 2015 Webinar – Ergonomics and the Characteristics of Casters: Reducing Workplace Injury
In November 2015, Darcor presented at the National Ergonomics Conference & ErgoExpo.
If you missed the webinar, you can watch it now.
Topic: Ergonomics and
Why Noise Reducing Casters Are Important for Workplace Ergonomics
Workplace ergonomics has become a vital initiative for many companies over the years and casters are at the forefront of reaching many of ergonomic goals.
Fork-Free Revolution to Support Material Handling Ergonomics
Many large companies have decided that they would like to go forklift free in their plants. This movement not only reduces operational costs of running
Blueprint to Design Medical Equipment with Operators in Mind
The industry needs to think about improving medical equipment design to support healthcare professional increased patient load. Here are 4 ways to improved medical cart
How a High Quality Caster Can Reduce Workplace Overexertion Costs
It is imperative to consider not just productivity but also ergonomics when developing a strategy for material handling. In order to both optimize efficiency and
Case Study: Reduction in Back Injuries and Associated Costs in Automotive Plant
The switch to Darcor’s 31-KP406-PSE has resulted in reduced workforce injuries due to lower required exertion forces to move the carts and increase in productivity
Webinar – Casters and Ergonomics: The Link Between Wheels and Workplace Injury
In December 2014, Darcor presented at the National Ergonomics Conference & ErgoExpo. If you missed the webinar, you can access it now. Anton Malek, Applications
Caster Technology and the Science of Swivel Offset
When looking at the ergonomic performance of a caster, there are typically two main areas that cause the most impact: push/pull forces and swivelling force.
10 Key Material Handling Tips to Reduce Workplace Injuries
How Caster Selection Can Reduce Workplace Injuries and Related Costs – Manual material handling tasks (lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying etc.) can be fraught with danger.
5 Questions to Ask when Choosing a Caster
Choosing the right caster will make the difference between a high maintenance caster that will require constant upkeep or frequent replacement and one that will require little to no upkeep because of its specific design and how it works for your environment.
But not all casters are created equal and
ErgoExpo 2015 Webinar – Ergonomics and the Characteristics of Casters: Reducing Workplace Injury
In November 2015, Darcor presented at the National Ergonomics Conference & ErgoExpo.
If you missed the webinar, you can watch it now.
Topic: Ergonomics and the Characteristics of Casters: Reducing Workplace Injury
Presented by: Anton Malek, Product Specialist and Application Engineer, Darcor Casters and Wheels
Description: The development of
Why Noise Reducing Casters Are Important for Workplace Ergonomics
Workplace ergonomics has become a vital initiative for many companies over the years and casters are at the forefront of reaching many of ergonomic goals. One initiative is the reduction of noise pollution on manufacturing plant floors. Ear protection is important in noisy environment. But choosing the right caster can
Fork-Free Revolution to Support Material Handling Ergonomics
Many large companies have decided that they would like to go forklift free in their plants. This movement not only reduces operational costs of running forklifts but also, and most importantly, reduces injuries that occur from forklift accidents.
The switch to forklift free means that workers will be required
Blueprint to Design Medical Equipment with Operators in Mind
The industry needs to think about improving medical equipment design to support healthcare professional increased patient load. Here are 4 ways to improved medical cart and equipment design and ergonomic mobility. There are a variety of elements to consider in the design of a medical device to increase ergonomic friendliness.
How a High Quality Caster Can Reduce Workplace Overexertion Costs
It is imperative to consider not just productivity but also ergonomics when developing a strategy for material handling. In order to both optimize efficiency and provide workplace ergonomics safety, the use of high quality, durable casters benefit a company by increasing productivity on the floor as well as by reducing
Case Study: Reduction in Back Injuries and Associated Costs in Automotive Plant
The switch to Darcor’s 31-KP406-PSE has resulted in reduced workforce injuries due to lower required exertion forces to move the carts and increase in productivity since workers are not as fatigued, which also leads to reduced medical expenses paid out by the company. Also, there were lower maintenance expenses, since
Webinar – Casters and Ergonomics: The Link Between Wheels and Workplace Injury
In December 2014, Darcor presented at the National Ergonomics Conference & ErgoExpo. If you missed the webinar, you can access it now. Anton Malek, Applications Engineer at Darcor Casters presents: Casters and Ergonomics: The Link Between Wheels and Workplace Injury. Access the Webinar Now!
Caster Technology and the Science of Swivel Offset
When looking at the ergonomic performance of a caster, there are typically two main areas that cause the most impact: push/pull forces and swivelling force.
To have an ergonomically sound caster, swivelling forces need to be reduced so the user can move the material handling cart more easily. With
10 Key Material Handling Tips to Reduce Workplace Injuries
How Caster Selection Can Reduce Workplace Injuries and Related Costs – Manual material handling tasks (lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying etc.) can be fraught with danger. Costs associated with material handling injuries can be astronomical and can include medical costs, decreased employee morale, and lost productivity.
The key to reducing
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