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Evaluation of a palletising aid.

C G Drury1, D P Roberts, R Hansgen

  • 1SUNY at Buffalo, Department of Industrial Engineering, 342 Bell Hall, Amherst, NY 14260, USA.

Applied Ergonomics
|December 1, 1983
PubMed
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A new palletising aid reduces low-back stress and heart rate for manual handling personnel. This device offers significant injury reduction potential and economic benefits for workplace safety.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational health and safety
  • Ergonomics
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Manual stacking of boxes onto shipping pallets is a common workplace task.
  • This task can lead to significant physical strain and injuries, particularly to the lower back.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the injury-reduction potential of a novel rotating and levelling palletising aid.
  • To assess the impact of the device on biomechanical stress and physiological responses during manual handling.

Main Methods:

  • Two simulations were conducted using manual handling personnel.
  • Low-back stress was evaluated using a biomechanical model.
  • Heart rate was monitored to assess physiological workload.

Main Results:

  • The palletising aid significantly decreased low-back stress to safe levels.
  • Heart rate reductions indicated a workload appropriate for sustained activity.
  • Economic justification was established through reduced injury costs and manning levels.

Conclusions:

  • The rotating and levelling palletising aid is effective in reducing physical strain and injury risk.
  • The device presents a viable solution for improving safety and efficiency in palletising operations.
  • Implementation can lead to substantial cost savings related to injury compensation and labor requirements.

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