The Material Handling Blog | UniCarriers Europe | UK

How warehouse ergonomics and safety can boost your bottom line

Written by Bengt Kristiansson | 2019-07-18

Keeping warehouse staff happy, satisfied and motivated is a challenge which warehouse managers face every day. A big part of this challenge is safety - protecting staff from injury is one of the most basic requirements, and the industry has improved greatly in this area in the last few decades.

Getting the right equipment, staff and suppliers can help you achieve your goals, but there's one factor which is just as important - ergonomics.

The material handling trends of the last few decades have helped keep safety high and workplace accidents low, reducing downtime and increasing productivity. But protecting drivers from strain, repetitive movements and unnatural driving positions through forklift truck ergonomics can give similar rewards. 

If you want to find out:

  • How an ergonomic forklift can improve driver health and warehouse efficiency
  • What the experts say about ergonomic design in the material handling industry
  • Where essential controls should be positioned for maximum comfort

 
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