Why Focus on Ergonomic Work Places in Material Handling?

December 3, 2024 Fork Truck Free Info , Product Highlights 4660 Views

Ergonomics for the workplace is defined as the science of designing a workplace environment that is developed strategically focusing on the abilities and limitation of a worker.  A poorly laid out work space can leads to a more fatigued, frustrated and potentially hurt workforce.

The goal of ergonomics in the work place is to reduce a workers exposure to hazards. That is, any physical factor within a work environment that could harm a worker’s body. This is more than physical obstacles and high weight lifting, it also includes working in uncomfortable body positions, repetitive use of force on joints and excessive repetition of body movements.

There are many advantages to implementing ergonomic solutions in the work place. Not only does it prevent injuries and increase productivity, it increases employee comfort, efficiency and makes the work place more safe for all.

Topper Industrial is a manufacturer of material handling equipment. Topper designs all products with ergonomics in mind. There is a constant focus when designing custom solutions that builds on ease of use and best positioning of material to get the job done. Safety in the work place is a high priority when creating material handling equipment, especially when considering human interaction with that equipment.

One Topper product that encompasses the essence of ergonomics is the Tilt Carts. Topper Industrial’s tilt carts come equipped with a patented adjustable closed loop hydraulic cylinder that controls the energy of the load as it is tilted in the industrial tilt cart. It provides for a safe and controlled tilt movement in a full to empty application.

The degree of the tilt on a cart is also, designed and designated by the ergonomic picking heights needed line side. Line side workers need to reach parts placed vertically in a container without exceeding ergonomic limits for reaching and bending.

Topper Industrial Tilt Carts come in 30, 45 and 60 degrees.

To learn more about Topper Industrial’s tilts, CLICK HERE or contact sales@topperindustrial.com.

Topper Industrial (www.topperindustrial.com) has a great team of people working hard each day to create the most reliable and innovative material handling products for our customers. Combined with over 40 years of experience in the material handling industry, Topper’s team of highly skilled engineers, designers and skilled workers is especially equipped to design and build Industrial Carts (Mother / Daughter Cart Systems, Quad Steer Carts or Tracking Carts, Specialized Delivery Carts, Transfer Carts with Roller Deck, Static Carts, Rotation Carts, Tilt Carts or Kitting Carts), Industrial Cart Components (Cart Parts Department), Industrial Containers (Corrugated Containers), PalletsLift/Tilt Systems, and Racking. Topper is very proud of the dedication each and every team member has for developing quality products for ever changing needs across the supply chain.

Topper’s team is eager to help create solutions for every customer’s material flow requirements.   All customers quickly become part of the extended Topper family. Contact us today at sales@topperindustrial.com.

“Keeping your material in motion.”

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