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. […]
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 […]
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) […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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, […]
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 […]