In manufacturing, safety is always a major concern. Hazards that come with the territory of a manufacturing line or shop floor can pose a serious threat to the health and well-being of your employees.
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[How to] Improve Shop Floor Safety with Manufacturing Ergonomics
Topics: Ergonomics, Safety, Manufacturing
Anyone who’s spent an extended time sitting at a computer, whether for school or work, has probably experienced some form of strain. What once was the exception is now the norm -- desk jobs are more common than ever, and so are the related health risks.
Topics: Ergonomics
Collaborative Workspace Design | Ergonomic Essentials & Hot-Desking
It’s a question many companies and their employees are still grappling with in a post-pandemic world:
Topics: Ergonomics
9 Medical Ergonomics Improvements for Your Facility
The benefits of integrating ergonomically designed furniture and equipment are well documented and include a wide range of health, safety, and comfort benefits.
In medical environments, ergonomics are especially important because of the multitude of people they can impact -- and we’re not just talking about patients.
Topics: Counterbalances, Applications, Ergonomics, Medical Equipment, Safety, office equipment
Design Considerations for Commercial & Restaurant Swinging Doors
If there’s one thing that commercial and restaurant kitchen appliances need to be, it’s durable. Ovens, grills, sinks, freezers, and microwaves all have to stand up to constant, repeated use.
Topics: Counterbalances, Motion Control, Appliance, Hinges, Food Industry, kitchen
How Kitchen Appliance Hinge Design Opens Possibilities
When it comes to high-end kitchen appliance design, great performance is as important on the outside as it is on the inside.
Topics: Applications, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Counterbalance Hinge, Food Industry, kitchen
Weber Knapp Team Readies for National Restaurant Association Show 2023
Raising the Bar: Why a Flip Up Countertop is a Must for Your Taproom
You’re designing a new bar – or maybe upgrading your current establishment. You want to be bold and original. You want your customers to appreciate your place’s style as much as they’re enjoying their drinks.
Getting Precise: Calculating for a Flip-Up Countertop
Topics: Motion Control, Counterbalance Hinge, Lid Support
Enhance Manufacturing Safety Using Ergonomic Assessment Checklists
An ergonomic assessment checklist helps identify and address potential safety issues before they become a problem, especially in manufacturing. Here we’ll lay out a checklist in three parts: 1. Ergonomic manufacturing equipment 2. Ergonomic standards in the workplace 3. Ergonomic manufacturing hazards and how to avoid them |
Topics: Ergonomics, Industrial, Push Cart, Safety, OSHA