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www.MHI.org/EASE
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www.MHI.org/EASE
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Jim Galante
Chairman
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Trade organization made up of 12 manufacturers and a consulting
group. There are over 40 different types of products and technologies
that provide real solutions to material handling problems
Colson
Group
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Case studies
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Workshops
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Equipment and Application Photos
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Ergonomic Trends and News Articles
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Information – Check lists , White papers, Technical reports
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Presentations ….and speakers to present them
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Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling
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Calendar for Ergonomic and Safety Events
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Resources & Products - solutions to material handling problems
Ergonomic research services
Engineered Wood Flooring
Wheels
Casters
Jib Cranes
Full power stackers
Positioners (automatic and manual)
Manipulators
Balancers
Work station cranes
Pneumatic hoists
Electric hoists
Tilters (portable & fixed)
Manual turntables
Bridge cranes
Stainless steel gondolas
Work positioners
Below hook slings
Vacuum lifts (portable & fixed)
Vacuum positioners
Pallet invertor/rotators
Industrial platform trucks & carts
Modular cranes
Pillar & wall mounted cranes
Carton flow rack
Intelligent assist devices
Conveyance systems
Vertical reciprocating conveyors
Manual stackers
Transfer cars
Portal cranes
Personnel lifts
Two wheel hand trucks
Powered & manual hand pallet trucks
Industrial magnets
Scissors lifts
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Comparisons of tibial shock
when walking on different
mezzanine surfaces
Report Prepared by: Steve Lavender, Ph.D., Jay Metha, M.S. & Gary Allread, Ph.D. Institute for Ergonomics The Ohio State University
Engineered Flooring
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• Studies at two Different DC’s, 500,000+ S.F
• Bar grate vs. Engineered Wood Decking Platforms
Engineered Flooring
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Testing – Order pickers
• How Far Do Employees
Walk normally ?
• 16 Volunteers fitted with
Pedometers
• Using an average of 30”
per pace, employees
averaged 21,000 steps = 10
miles per day!
Engineered Flooring
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Testing
• Same volunteers fitted
with accelerometer
• Measurements
recorded on Various
Surfaces at Various
Walking Speeds
Engineered Flooring
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Summary Ergonomics Test Results:
• Walking on Concrete vs. Engineered Wood
Decking adds 12 lbs. of body weight
• Walking on Bar Grate vs. Engineered Wood
Decking adds 18 lbs. of body weight
• Avg. Order Picker walks 10 Miles in a shift
12 to 18 Lbs.
Engineered Flooring
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Research and data sharing leads to other new solutions
• Resilient work station surface
• Less expensive,
lasts longer than a rubber mat
• Does this concept merit further development?
Engineered Flooring
Ergo Riser
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Freestanding workstation cranes
Effortless and precise control
Articulating hanger assemblies
Enhanced structure stability – no
cross bracing
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Single & Double girder cranes
Increased efficiency with handling
heavy loads in tight work areas
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Monorail Systems and
Alumimun Modular cranes
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Manipulator and Stacker cranes
Optimum ergonomic load handling
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Pillar & Wall Mount Jib cranes
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Understanding
the issues
Manual MH issues
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Application
Maneuver and rotate
composite shrouds
Benefits
1 operator vs. 4 to 8 manually
Reduction in ergonomic risks
Vacuum Technology
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Application:
End of line box palletizing 55 lb. cases
Benefits
Increased productivity & 30% less turnover
Vacuum Technology
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Application:
Keg palletizing
Benefits:
50% productivity increase
Vacuum Technology
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Application:
Palletizing & de-palletizing boxes
Benefits:
Reduction in ergonomic risks
Less worker turnover
Maintained productivity
Vacuum Technology
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GLASS HANDLING – 30 to 130 lbs.
Manipulator Technology
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PANEL HANDLING – 50 to 110 lbs.
Manipulator Technology
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MUFFLER HANDLING – 38 to 46 lbs.
Manipulator Technology
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LARGE CARDBOARD
BOX HANDLING
Manipulator Technology
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precise
and
rapid
movement
Intelligent Assist Device (IAD)
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Inexpensive stackers to transport loads where fork lifts are not permitted. They can
also double as a work positioner.
Lifting & Positioning
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Lift tables to position large assemblies
Making work faster safer & easier
Lifting & Positioning
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Positioner hold the top layer of goods in the
ergonomic “magic Window” (30” to 40” from the floor)
Lifting & Positioning
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Leaving the operator to
concentrate on the task
Lifting & Positioning
Positioners respond
to the load…….
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Gaining access to large assemblies both vertically and horizontally Turntable
Lifting & Positioning
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High hinge tilters are
ideal for gaining access
to the bottom and back
of containers
Lifting & Positioning
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Solve the back problem, eliminates the wasted motion and increase productivity.
Battery powered scissors lift
Powered two wheeled truck
Lifting & Positioning
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Work platforms to position personnel
Lifting & Positioning
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Wheel and Caster Technology
Pneumatic
Soft faced,
molded and
composition
Metal
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Wheel and Caster Technology
Caster styles
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Wheel and Caster Technology
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Wheel and Caster Technology
Light duty specialty carts
and industrial
trucks
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The right casters can:
•Reduce push-pull forces,
•Minimize rolling noise
•Protect floors
•Increase service life.
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Wheel and Caster Technology
Examples
of good
applications
Examples
of poor
applications
Platform elevated
Platform too low
Correct push bar height
No push bar
Larger wheels
Wheels too small
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Carton Flow / Liquor Application
Benefits
• SKU density reduces walking
• Reduces reaching and bending.
• Ergonomic presentation angle
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Carton Flow / Liquor Application
Benefits
• increased density reduces walking
• Assisted pick reduces overexertion
• Improved organization for a safer workplace
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Carton Flow / Retrofit Application
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Carton Flow - Retrofit Application
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Colson
Group