In the industry, efficiency and safety are crucial for success. An important aspect in increasing efficiency is reducing the physical strain on employees. This is where an ergonomic liftassist plays an essential role. This handler not only provides technological advances, but is also a smart investment for cost savings.
Reduced physical strain on operators
Research shows that 48% of industry workers are exposed to physical strain. This can cause physical complaints in personnel and lead to absenteeism. These complaints can be caused by manually lifting and moving heavy loads. Combined with incorrect working posture, for example by lifting with your back instead of the legs, this can cause complaints such as a hernia. This can put an operator out of the running for weeks to months. But there can also be permanent complaints; prolonged and heavy stress on the joints, for example, can lead to permanent joint damage to hips, knees or back.
This physical strain can be reduced by using an ergonomic liftassist. Liftassists significantly reduce this physical load by taking over the lifting from the operator. Because the load is directly taken over from the operator by the liftassist, RSI complaints will be reduced. These health benefits will contribute directly to employee well-being. Less physical strain means less risk of injury resulting in a decrease in sick leave.
Saving of personnel
Using a liftassist can also allow the same work to be done with fewer personnel. Consider, for example, lifting large sheets or panels that often need to be lifted by multiple operators, or wide rolls that are difficult to carry alone due to their size and weight. A liftassist not only takes over the load but also helps to prevent damage to the product. For example, a large sheet of glass must have enough support during lifting for it not to break. With the use of a liftassist, 1 operator can perform this task, which previously required multiple operators. This efficiency reduces the need for additional personnel, leading to direct cost savings. But this also ensures that the extra personnel previously used to move heavy material can now be used elsewhere. In addition, this enables expansion of production without having to hire additional personnel.
Increase productionscapacity
In industries such as printing, where quick and efficient handling of heavy rolls is essential, liftassists can significantly increase production capacity. A liftassist speeds up the loading and unloading process, allowing machines to run maximum output. This results in higher productivity and profit generation.
In industries where rolls of different sizes are produced, speed and efficiency are crucial. The variation makes it difficult to automate this process with a robot, these are often good for a repetitive task without too many changes. Here, the flexibility of an operator is more functional, but they cannot lift all these rolls manually. A liftassist can provide a solution to this, by providing the flexibility to effortlessly lift rolls of a range of weights, and tilt where necessary.
Safety
The use of lifting aids also contributes to a safer work environment. They help companies meet occupational safety standards and reduce the risk of work-related accidents.
Therefore, safety is very important, there are several certificates that a product can or must meet to ensure the safety of operators. One example is VCA certification, this certificate shows that a company or individual meets important safety, health, and environmental standards while performing work, especially in high-risk industries. It is a voluntary but much-needed standard that helps reduce accidents and increase safety awareness in the workplace.
The CE mark indicates that a product complies with EU safety, health and environmental legislation and can therefore be freely traded within the European Economic Area. It is a manufacturer's declaration that the product complies with all relevant European standards and directives. This marking is mandatory for many product categories and essential for manufacturers to sell their products in the EU.
These certificates are important not only for the health of workers, but also for avoiding legal complications and associated costs. A workplace accident quickly made but can be prevented with the right precautions. A safe working environment and operating equipment can contribute to this.
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