Ergonomic Success Stories
Campus Recreation Center
Custodial staff at Campus Recreation use a Genie lift to disinfect high areas initially faced a 35-pound push force requirement and a high risk score of 38. By replacing the manual lift with a powered and drivable model, Campus Recreation eliminated the force demands entirely—reducing the required force to zero! This illustrates how ergonomic controls can proactively eliminate hazards to ensure efficiency and safety over the long-term.
Facilities Management
With the introduction of more compact, lightweight materials and designs, lifting and transporting these toolboxes into vehicles has become much less strenuous. This reduction in weight not only helps alleviate physical strain, but also improves overall body mechanics, reducing the risk of injury and promoting better ergonomics. In this specific example, we were able to decrease an 80-pound lift all the way down to a 33-pound lift! This was a decrease of 60%. As a result, professionals experience less fatigue and discomfort, leading to increased efficiency and long-term well-being on the job.
Laboratory Animal Resources
Eliminating the need for employees to push heavy dumpsters of animal feed has significantly reduced overexertion and physical strain in the workplace. By introducing more efficient handling systems, workers no longer face the risk of excessive physical exertion from pushing bulky, weighty loads. This change has had a direct positive impact on their physical well-being, minimizing the risk of muscle strain, joint pain, and other musculoskeletal injuries. With less strain on their bodies, employees are able to maintain better posture and energy levels throughout the day, leading to improved overall health, productivity, and job satisfaction.