Warehouse Ergonomics: A Must For OSHA NEP Compliance, Part 2
As noted in the previous post, inspectors from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are conducting unscheduled inspections of distribution centers (DCs) and warehouses as directed by its National Emphasis Program (NEP). Among the areas OSHA inspectors are examining ...
Warehouse Ergonomics: A Must For OSHA NEP Compliance, Part 1
Since October 2023, inspectors from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have been conducting unscheduled visits to distribution centers (DCs) and warehouses as directed by its National Emphasis Program (NEP). Why these facilities specifically? The agency notes that warehousing ...
Ergonomic Solutions: Use Them To Boost Productivity In Understaffed Operations
The majority of supply chain and logistics leaders continue to struggle with achieving adequate headcount to meet productivity goals. According to recent industry research, 76% report that their operations are experiencing a shortage of workers; 37% describe that shortage as ...
Tips For Successful Ergonomic Equipment Implementations Shared By EASE Council ...
Deploying ergonomic solutions in manufacturing and distribution operations improves productivity while reducing the risk of injury. Both of those benefits can have a positive impact on workforce attraction and retention. These were the key messages offered by the Ergonomic Assist ...
Answer These 9 Questions When Specifying An Ergonomic Electric Tugger
Electric tuggers provide ergonomic, versatile, and efficient material transfer in a wide range of industries. Deployed in manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, and distribution, electric tuggers are also customizable to meet specific application requirements. To ensure that an operation selects the optimal ...
Electric Tuggers Provide Versatile, Ergonomic Material Transfer
Utilized in manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, and distribution, electric tuggers help workers move heavy loads in multiple industries and applications. These compact, motorized units typically incorporate two large fixed wheels and two spinning casters. A single handlebar control allows an operator ...
Ergonomic Solutions Support Safer Handling At EASE Council Member Facilities
With its new National Emphasis Program, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) will be scrutinizing warehousing and distribution operations’ ergonomic practices more closely. Facilities looking to address the causes of worker injuries can gather safer handling ideas from the ...
Ergonomic Industrial Workstations Reduce Worker Fatigue
The number of manufacturing and assembly operations in the U.S. is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.96% between 2024 and 2028. Simultaneously, value added services — often customizations performed by workers — are likely ...
EASE Council Panel To Discuss Ergonomic Manufacturing Solutions At MODEX ...
Annually, U.S. manufacturers lose nearly $8.32 billion due to serious, non-fatal workplace injuries. According to the 2023 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index’s Manufacturing report, the top cause is overexertion when handling objects. (It’s also the top cause of injuries across ...
Use Pushing And Pulling Guidelines To Assess Workers’ Potential Injury ...
Warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities often rely on people power to move loads. Workers push or pull wheeled carts and pallet jacks to transport items. Yet the forces associated with maneuvering parts and products through different processes can also ...