Ergonomic equipment has been proven to reduce repetitive strain injury (RSI) and other types of injuries that are associated with working in a warehouse setting. As a result, your employees can engage in their work without the fear of injury and your business benefits from their productivity. Adding ergonomic equipment to your Pennsylvania warehouse turns your operation into a great place to work, shows that you’re invested in the health of your employees, and improves the flow of your processes. Here’s a look at the most successful types of ergonomic equipment for your Montgomery County, PA, warehouse.
Adjustable Computer Workstation
Employees spend a lot of time standing at computer terminals for various reasons, an act that impacts the lower back, shoulders, and arms/hands when the station is too tall or short. An adjustable workstation can be placed on an existing desk and raised up or down to meet the height of the user. When the keyboard and mouse are at the correct height, the user can stand and comfortably use the peripherals without strain.
Ergonomic Peripherals
The keyboard and mouse are the points of input for the user, but they’re not inherently ergonomic. Installing an ergonomic mouse that’s easy to control and a larger keyboard with more room to type completes the creation of an ergonomic workstation in your Philadelphia operation. Putting these two items in place serves to accommodate people of all body shapes and sizes, and reduces the pressure on their bodies as they use them.
Vacuum Lifts
Ergonomic workstations go beyond a computer desk and into the area of processing packages to route them to the right vehicle for delivery. An employee has to lift, turn, bend, and place hundreds of boxes and packages during their shift, something that leads to RSI. The vacuum lift eliminates most of these actions by simply attaching itself to the container through vacuum pressure and then assisting the user with the lift and turn motions. The action of the vacuum lift eliminates a lot of the strain that’s created by this type of movement and literally lightens the load of the package.
Pallet Rotator/Positioner
The pallet rotator/positioner is a machine that receives the entire pallet, gently clamps it in place, and then rotates it to the desired angle. The purpose of the rotator is to make it easy for the user to remove damaged packages and replace them without the need to break down the entire pallet. This action eliminates the effort that goes into breaking down a pallet, reduces the amount of time needed to replace a damaged package or product, and reduces the amount of strain an employee experiences during the task.
Electric Hoists
Electric hoists come in all sizes and weight capacities and are used for lifting heavy containers, crates, and loaded pallets from one point to the next. The hoist runs along rails that are hung from the ceiling, making it an ergonomic tool that runs on a fixed pathway. They’re designed to handle weights and containers that aren’t easily moved around with other types of equipment and take physical strain off the user. The electric hoist is an improvement over a manually operated chain hoist that can cause RSI from pulling on the chain to lift and lower.
Get in Touch With Us Today to Learn More About Ergonomic Equipment for Industrial Settings
At Storage & Ergonomic Equipment Company, we’re a provider of ergonomic equipment to warehouses in the Philadelphia area. We carry vacuum lifts, pallet positioners, jib cranes, and more to help you improve the flow of your processes and reduce the types of injuries that are associated with warehouse employment. Our team of technicians is here to help you get equipment installed, perform regular maintenance, and provide prompt repairs when something breaks. Call us today to learn more about what we can do for your warehouse.
