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September 6, 2013

Tool maintenance, training, and process control

Principles affected Force Motions Environment (vibration) Related pages   Background An often-neglected aspect of hand tools is having proper systems in place to insure optimal use.  […]
September 6, 2013

Weight and Balance

Heavy and off balance Principles affected Posture Force Reach Fatigue Related pages Supports and counterbalances   Background Many hand tools are heavy to hold for long […]
September 6, 2013

Grip Design

Too large Non-functional Principles affected Posture Force Fatigue Pressure points Clearance Related pages Hand tools Triggers Orientation Background The primary interface (and often the only interface) […]
September 6, 2013

Spool Handling

Lifting and handling Principles affected Posture Force Height Related pages Material handling Carts Lifter-transporters Lift trucks Hoists Background Spools (or reels or coils) of wire, cables, […]
September 6, 2013

Hopper Loading

Overhead reach Principles affected Posture Reach Height Motions Related pages Material handling Hoists Dumpers Workstations Platforms Background Parts hoppers provide an efficient technique for feeding materials […]
September 6, 2013

Drum/Barrel Handling

Heavy, hard to hold, hard to maneuver Principles affected Force Related pages Material handling  Dumpers Fork trucks  Lifter-transporters Background There are two interrelated issues: (1) moving […]
September 6, 2013

Lift Trucks

“Walkie” lift truck Principles affected Posture Force Height Related pages Material handling Lifts Lifter/transporters Carts Background Lift trucks constitute one of the most common examples of […]
September 6, 2013

Standard Hoists and Cranes

Standard hoist Principles affected Force Related pages Material handling Slides Manipulator arms Background Hoists are one of the traditional techniques for picking up heavy loads. However, […]
September 6, 2013

Pallets

Lifting heavy wood pallet High, hard-to-reach stack of pallets Principles affected Force Height Related pages Material handling Lifts Background The standard wooden pallets used throughout industry […]