September 11, 2013
Die cart converted to sturdy workstation Die carts, which have been used for decades in stamping operations, happen to be very good for use as sturdy […]
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September 11, 2013
More Details Hopper wheels in frame Wheels on the hopper fit in the frame, ingeniously taking advantage of the I-beam structure to stabilize the […]
September 10, 2013
Meat and poultry industry knives Case study in importance of good friction grips Constant use of knives Many workers in the meat and poultry industries constantly […]
September 9, 2013
[initial draft] A good way to get ideas for feasible improvements is to look at automatic equipment. Often, in order to automate, engineers have devised mechanisms […]
September 8, 2013
4000 year-old technology solves injury problem, increases output 20%, and eliminates rejects Before — Traditional workbench, no fixture The work had previously been done on a […]
September 8, 2013
A motion is a movement or exertion made by a major joint or body link. From the perspective of preventing musculoskeletal disorders, the concern is for […]
September 8, 2013
Static load refers to sustained muscle contraction, such as the fatigue and pain of writer’s cramp from holding a pencil for a long period of time. […]
September 8, 2013
Common standards* (Most items apply to sustained work) Maximum two-handed lift (with vertical travel distance) 20 lbs Maximum two-handed carry (no vertical travel distance) 30 lbs […]
September 8, 2013
The Lifting Guideline* incorporates a number of key variables in assessing the risk of injury associated with lifting. It provides a more useful approach than single-weight […]