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* By Katie Kuehner-Hebert *<\/em><\/p>\n

Numerous options exist for ergonomic workstations, but there are also numerous keys to selecting the proper equipment to the job, said Rob Beightol, director of marketing at MHI member Gorbel. Finding those right keys was one of the goals at a webinar held in November by MHI Industry Group Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment (EASE), which addressed how companies can most effectively set up ergonomic workstations for the protection of their workers.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is not a one-size-fits-all approach, as most systems can be developed based on the exact work being performed,\u201d said Beightol, who was one of the presenters at the webinar. \u201cAdditionally, it is normally not just one product, but a system of products that when used together provide maximum ergonomic benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n

It is important to consider things like the overall space required to do the work, what activities \u2013 such as bending, lifting or reaching \u2013 may cause the most strain on the worker, as well as the individual workers required to use the systems, he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese types of activities cost business in all industries each year, and choosing the proper ergonomic solution may alleviate costs associated with lost time, workers\u2019 compensation claims and healthcare claims,\u201d Beightol said. \u201cSome systems also allow workers to be more productive due to the reduction in manual activities or reducing those actions that are essentially wasted effort.\u201d<\/p>\n

Systems can involve everything from adjustable desks and chairs, to lift tables and platforms to intelligent lifting devices that can be programmed for the exact load being lifted, he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese products can all work together to provide an environment that eases the strain on the worker, especially in the areas of back, shoulder and neck fatigue,\u201d Beightol said.<\/p>\n

The webinar also covered the ways in which ergonomic solutions can not only protect their workers, but could impact overall efficiency of their operation if all of the essential factors are considered when selecting a system, he said.<\/p>\n

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