Ergonomics


Summit Training Source Inc.

Back Safety

Summit Training Source's Back Safety: Lift for Life Video/DVD training program is filmed on site in multiple settings to show a wide variety of real-life scenarios. The program covers common back injuries, proper posture, hazard reduction, safe lifting, and other risk management factors.


ARC Products

Patient Transport

ARC Products' Med Sled uses a "roll and drag" method that is designed to eliminate heavy lifting while transporting patients down a stairwell. The product is made from a rigid plastic that ensures stabilization and limits flexing when moving a patient. Its braking system allows for safe and controlled descents.


Staubli Robotics

Heavy-Payload Robots

Stäubli Robotics' new heavy-payload robots, the TX200 and TX200L, are designed with load capacities ranging from 100kg to 130kg and have a maximum reach of 2,194 to 2,594 millimeters. Additionally, the robots have six degrees of freedom, feature a fully enclosed structure, and are suitable for a wide variety of applications.


Jordan David

Anti-Fatigue Soles

An alternative to anti-fatigue matting, Jordan David's Magic Soles® are designed to increase comfort while reducing the fatigue, strain, and stress that come from standing for extended periods. The patented sole allows for a quick and easy fit over normal footwear and comes available in sizes XS-XL.


G&W Heel Lift

Heel Support

G&W Heel Lift's new Clearly Adjustable Combination Lift is made of a transparent, vinyl material that does not absorb moisture or support bacterial growth and can be easily cleaned when necessary. The product is designed not to change height with use but will quickly conform to the inside of a shoe.


Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC.

Motorized Tilt Trucks

Rubbermaid Commercial Products' new line of Motorized Tilt Trucks are designed to save time and money and reduce wear-and-tear on workers. The battery-powered device has a drive speed of 1-3 miles per hour and offers up to five hours, or 15 miles, of operation on a single charge.


North Safety Products

Ergonomic Harness

With one first-time adjustment, North Safety Products' RITE-ON™ Harness is designed to always go on without further alteration. Ergonomic, lightweight (4.3 lbs), and tangle free, the harness can be worn for eight hours without having to remove it, increasing safety and productivity on the job site.


Spotlight

For July, OH&S puts the spotlight on:

Poll

Acting OSHA chief Jordan Barab and U.S. Labor Secretary Solis listed several new OSHA initiatives June 29 at Safety 2009. Which of them is the best idea for achieving real safety improvement?





Links

Security Cameras: The Internet's #1 distribution source for all security camera products.