The Benefits of Ergonomic Lift Tables
By admin | October 31, 2008
New Ergonomic Lift Tables for a New Era in the Industry
Ergonomic Lift Tables and Beyond: Your Company’s Best Workplace
Many companies have realized the benefits of ergonomic lift tables to their overall capitol and employee safety and satisfaction levels. Over the years however there have been changes in the industry, and consumers and businesses have been asking for more out of their ergonomic lift tables and industrial furniture in attaining their best possible workspace. It is the era of safety, efficiency and worker comfort and health as businesses realize how their safe and happy workforce saves them money. The ergonomic lift tables design of the future is here now—ergonomic ergonomic lift tables workstations, ergonomic lift tables desk designs and retrofit kits are all part of the new custom designed ergonomic lift tables workstations for your best workplace.
Industrial Ergonomic Lift Tables Furniture for an Effective Workplace
Maybe your business is expanding or maybe you are just renovating an outdated workplace, ridding yourself of older model furniture and replacing it with safer ergonomic lift tables desks, seating and workbenches. With RDM Industrial Furniture Inc. your business can order from the manufacturer direct, whether your business needs a standard ergonomic lift tables workstation or a custom order the manufacturer is the fastest way to get your business outfitted with ergonomic lift tables or exactly what it is you need. RDM Industrial Products, Inc. has been manufacturing industrial furniture for over thirty years and is a trusted industry leader in quality ergonomic lift tables and peripheral industrial furniture.
Making the Move: Ergonomic Lift Tables and More
If your company has decided to make the move to the modern workplace and needs a ergonomic lift tables workstation, it is also worth looking at other industrial products which may help your business to function better and more effectively. Whether your company needs standard ergonomic lift tables, stock benches, computer stations, ergonomic tables, retrofit ergonomic lift tables kits or a custom order, RDM Industrial Furniture Inc. has it all and more!
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Ergonomic Lift Tables Ease Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
By admin | October 1, 2008
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a repetitive stress injury that is quite common in our work force. Fortunately this injury can be reduced and even prevented by using ergonomic equipment such as ergonomic lift tables. Any worker that has a job where repetitive motion of the forearm, hand and wrist are required are at risk of developing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Adding force to these movements increases the risk.
People that do manual labor, pack meat or fish, handle power tools, assemble parts, type or work on computers can all benefit from working with ergonomic lift tables in your work stations. Ergonomic lift tables aid in reducing the pressure on the delicate nerves inside the wrist. The pressure can cause pain and numbness in the wrist and hands, subsequently making it difficult for the worker to perform his or her duties. It also weakens a person’s thumb and ability to grip correctly and this can lead to mishaps and accidents when handling parts and materials.
Ergonomic lift tables are designed to take the load and pressure off the body parts that are affected by Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by making reaching easier while reducing the amount of force required to perform a function. RDM specialized in ergonomic lift tables to prevent this type of injury – call us today!
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Ergonomic Lift Tables in the Spotlight
By admin | September 24, 2008
The 2009 Applied Ergonomics Conference and Expo will be held at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. Businesses and organizations that attend will learn about the benefits of ergonomic lift tables as well as how ergonomics positively influences the world. Attendees will be informed of the long lasting impact of ergonomics solutions, including ergonomic lift tables and will have the opportunity to speak directly with hundreds of practitioners in the field.
Anyone that holds a position of responsibility for finding solutions in safety and occupational health will gain enormously from the practical information presented. The conference will target professionals with interest in ergonomics from virtually every industry in the nation. Consultants, engineers, environmental medicine professionals, ergonomists, HR professionals and more will increase their knowledge of ergonomic lift tables and other ergonomic applications.
If you are new to the field of ergonomic lift tables and equipment, there are pre-conference workshops available that cover solutions for preventing injuries, tools that have worked for other organizations, cost-justifying your ergonomics program and the how lean principles are applied to ergonomics programs. Contact RDM today for more information about ergonomic lift tables.
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Ergonomic Lift Tables for Women’s Health
By admin | September 24, 2008
Over the last 5 decades the face of the American workforce has changed dramatically with 60% of the working population now being women, compared with only 34% in the 1950’s. Ergonomic lift tables are used by a significant proportion of the women in the country to prevent ergonomic related injuries. Typically women are getting married later in life, having fewer children than previously, and choose to remain in the workforce even while balancing pregnancy and parenting their children.
Women tend to use specific types of ergonomic lift tables because they face different types of workplace health challenges than men. There may be a smaller percentage of women than men doing heavy lifting and pushing, but the stress and strain of repetitive pushing and pulling creates major ergo related issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis. Organizations such as NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) undertake continuous studies for improving job safety and health for women.
RDM manufactures a diverse line of ergonomic lift tables that are designed to reduce the stress and strain of any activity conducted in any type of work station. We specialize in equipment for the injuries that predominantly happen to women in the workplace. Contact us today to discuss your needs for ergonomic lift tables.
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NIOSH Recommendations for Handling Material
By admin | September 17, 2008
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) offers content on its website that outlines several important points regarding manual material handling. They offer an online booklet on the subject. According to the organization manual material handling (MMH) type work is the cause of a large percentage of the musculoskeletal disorders that are reported in the U.S. – over a half a million cases annually. These include:
- Strains and sprains to the lower back
- To the shoulders
- To the upper limbs
This is very costly in terms of medical bills, worker’s compensation claims, protracted pain, down time and disability. Frequently it is the employer that ends up paying the costs. Effective ergonomic interventions, such as ergonomic lift tables have been scientifically proven to reduce the physical demands of MMH activities. Ergonomic inventions are preventative measures that can help a company’s bottom line financially.
- Improve productivity
- Improve product quality
- Reduce risk of injury
- Improve overall business competiveness
When the organization’s executives implement the best way to use equipment, energy, and physical exertion in the most inefficient manner the business often experiences a marked boost in productivity. Written material on handling various shapes, sizes and weights of objects is easily accessible for anyone concerned about safety in the workplace. Learning how to identify the potential risks and find viable solutions is offered by NIOSH.
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Increase Productivity with Ergonomic Lift Tables
By admin | September 10, 2008
There are some obvious reasons why productivity can be down in a workplace, such as an employee being trained improperly or having an awareness of what they are actually expected to produce in a given period of time. One reason that can easily be overlooked is an employee’s comfort level. This is to say that if a staff member is working at a station or in an environment that is causing undue stress and strain on them physically their productivity will suffer. When a person is in pain it is typical for them to not perform at their optimum level.
Office furniture and workstation equipment are major culprits in affecting the comfort level of a worker. Office furniture can be aesthetically pleasing but it is just as important for it is designed with human health and comfort in mind. Equipment that is purchased to furnish a workstation can come at a low cost, but if is causes injury to an employee over time, consider the cost of the lost productivity.
When you are stocking your workplace or replacing worn out furniture, ergonomic lift tables accommodate the need to factor in design, price and ergonomics. Lift tables are specifically designed to accommodate various functions that are part of the flow of production. Depending on the purpose this type of equipment can bear the majority of the physical workload by decreasing the need for repetitive extended reaching and lifting objects. Having key items close at hand without a lot of reaching, bending and lifting keeps everyone safe, pain free and productive.
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Ergonomic Injuries in the Workplace
By admin | September 3, 2008
Ergonomic injuries that happen in the workplace take a high toll with regards to the costs associated with these injuries. The accumulated expense incurred by a few such incidents can come as a shock to small and midsized companies.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, there are in the range of one million cases of sprains, strains and back injuries annually that happen on the job. Implementing an effective ergonomics program for employees is a preventative measure for reducing work-related injuries and costs.
There are several conditions that can be identified as potential risks areas on the job:
- Repetitive activity over long periods of time
- Lack of recovery time between repetitive, lengthy tasks
- Working overhead and awkward extended reaching
- Recurring lifting of heavy objects
- Repetitive vigorous movements
- Extended periods of vibration
- Disagreeable environmental conditions
- Disorganized work areas
The correct application of ergonomic lift tables can help to relieve many of the conditions that lead to ergonomic injuries. In any work situation when employees are standing or sitting at work stations designed for their height and easy reach, they will experience reduced stress on their bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments. It is the function of ergonomic equipment to make a worker more comfortable and offset the strain of risky activities, and this in turn lowers the cost of on-the-job inquiries.
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Choosing the Correct Ergonomic Lift Tables
By admin | August 29, 2008
It’s important to choose the ergonomic lift tables that are designed to correctly handle the materials you are working with in your areas of production. You also need to consider the layout and space available in your work station and all the tasks that required by your post. The goal of using ergonomic lift tables is to eliminate as much as possible the strain of pushing, pulling, lifting and bending. These are the activities that increase the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. There are occasions when using powered equipment is most appropriate.
RDM can advise you on the best ergonomic lift tables for the particular tasks in your work areas and manufacturing facilities. We understand the nuances involved in the shape and weight of the load you are manipulating. If you are using equipment with moving parts, it is imperative to minimize inertia (starting forces) and resistance. Strain from repetitive movements is escalated with increased resistance.
All moving parts in your ergonomic lift tables should be well maintained and lubricated to reduce resistance and friction. Your employees should be trained correctly to use the ergonomic lift tables. Make them aware of pushing and pulling the equipment with their entire bodies, rather than with only their shoulders and arms. Keep the areas around your ergonomic lift tables clear and uncluttered.
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Improving Your Work Station with Ergonomic Lift Tables
By admin | August 22, 2008
If you are getting a lot of complaints from your employees regarding work related injuries, then it may be a good time to consider changing the work stations in your facility to include ergonomic lift tables. Check with the workers’ compensation insurance carrier that handles your business for workplace assessment surveys, but you may also talk to your workers and get their first hand perspective on the workplace conditions. They can reveal you where the problems are with a few simple clues that can be assisted with the installation of ergonomic lift tables.
For example, are your workers experiencing discomfort and fatigue due to forceful exertions, standing or sitting awkwardly, constant repetitive motions, constant pressure on the same points or being required to maintain the same body position over lengthy periods of time?
Modifying the equipment in our work stations by adding ergonomic lift tables can make a huge difference in the exhibition of painful behaviors such as purposely restricting movements or massing arms, legs, hands, legs, necks and backs. Ergonomic lift tables reduce the physical strain on your staff and affect a decrease in worker turnover rates, absenteeism and will greatly increase the overall morale of your workers. Ergonomic lift tables will also help increase productivity by reducing errors, rejected products and wasted materials.
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Ergonomic Lift Tables are the Solution
By admin | August 15, 2008
Are you noticing stalls in the production in your business operations? Do your workers miss their production deadlines and do they fall victim to production bottlenecks? Do you notice loss of time due to wasted handling of materials? Are your workers duplicating their efforts? Ergonomic lift tables are the solution for resolving these basic types of issues in the work place, because they frequently occur as a result of injuries caused by physical stress and strain on your workers.
If you have detected these problems in your production, consider the options available to you to make improvements and prioritize the corrections in your business operations that will bring about the quickest benefits to your staff and your production goals. Ergonomic lift tables can be the most economical solution for improving the relationship between the capabilities of your workers and the demands of the work tasks.
When deciding on ergonomic lift tables as the resolution for production stalls keep in mind the severity and frequency of the risks your workers take that may result in injuries and let the professionals at RDM help you make the most efficient choices. Ergonomic lift tables may be a good fit for the ideas your workers have for making improvements, so don’t hesitate to survey their perspectives.
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