Why EHS Professionals Trust Ergonomic Lifting Systems

In many industrial settings, workplace injury risk is related to improper moving or handling of materials and equipment. When poor lifting technique, inappropriate tools, or inadequate protective equipment are used workers can become hurt, products and materials can be damaged, and equipment can be broken. At Unidex, we manufacture top-quality ergonomic lifting systems that reduce these risks and support workplace environmental, health, and safety (EHS) protection measures.

In addition to protecting workers, materials, and equipment from hazards, our material handling and work positioning equipment boosts operational efficiency. Lifting, moving, and securing items with solutions from Unidex streamlines workflow and reduces physical labor associated with many tasks.

Unidex offers a comprehensive line of industrial manipulators, work positioners, and mobile and portable lifts for warehouses, distribution centers, laboratories, retail spaces, and manufacturing facilities. Learn more about how improper material handling risks workplace safety, the importance of ergonomics in lifting and positioning, and how our solutions improve safety and efficiency.

Common Material Handling Risks

Across factories, machine shops, warehouses, distribution centers, and other industrial settings, work involves frequent lifting, lowering, reaching, twisting, and bending to access or move items. Not only does this risk immediate injury, the cumulative effect of fatigue over time risks injuries or errors as the shift goes on. Both the items being handled and the work environment can contribute to injuries, property damage, and unplanned downtime, including:

Falling objects or collapsing loads.

Hazardous or toxic materials.

Heavy or awkward loads.

Inadequate operator training.

Manual carrying.

Obstructed or poorly lit pathways.

Overexertion.

Poor equipment maintenance.

Repetitive motions.

Risk of using ladders.

Slips and falls while climbing, descending, or walking.

Retrieving or stowing items in tight or hard-to-reach spaces.

Finding reliable ways to reduce the physical burden and risk associated with material handling is smart for business. It’s also critical to integrate solutions carefully so they don’t complicate tasks, which can make workers less likely to use them. The best solutions make the job safer and easier.

The Critical Role of Ergonomics in Lifting and Material Handling

Ergonomics is all about keeping workers safe and productive at work, usually by making adjustments to their tasks or physical environment that:

• Eliminate strain, fatigue, and discomfort.
• Incorporate adjustable platforms, workstations, and controls.
• Minimize repetitive or awkward movements.
• Make emergency systems and controls easily accessible.

In environments where objects are lifted, moved, or require precise positioning, doing these tasks manually, and especially repeatedly, increases the likelihood of repetitive stress or acute injuries, trips and falls, dropped material or equipment, or worse.

It’s in your company’s best interest to minimize these risks not only to avoid non-compliance penalties and dips in production, but to keep workers effective, comfortable, and happier in their jobs.

Unidex Solutions Benefit EHS Initiatives

Mobile lifts, battery-operated and manual work positioners, and other types of ergonomic material handling equipment provide a safe, efficient means for moving large and heavy objects or holding materials in place.

At Unidex, all of our equipment can be fully customized and engineered to suit your application and your facility. We provide a comprehensive selection of tools and equipment that reduce repetitive manual movements, boost efficiency and cycle times, and minimize heavy lifting. Our team works with you to develop an integrated system that meets the needs of both the application, available space, and the workers doing the job.

Equipment options include but are not limited to:

Space saving overhead and track-mounted lifts and industrial manipulators.

Compact yet powerful column lifts with multiple end effectors and jib arms.

Powered, mobile lifts for easily transferring equipment, supplies, or rolled materials between workstations or centers.

Adjustable work positioners for securing objects and raising or lowering platforms and workpieces.

Portable lifts with heavy-duty casters and simple controls

Safer Lifting Starts With Thoughtful Design

To optimize ergonomics it’s important to observe how personnel interact with equipment, tools, and materials over an extended period. The physical setting, including shelving, tables, walkways, foot traffic, and other factors are also critical to assess.

Equipment like mobile lifts, manipulators, and positioners need to solve any problems associated with physical stress, awkward movements, or repetitive movements due to manual actions. If possible, it’s best to eliminate them entirely with mobile or powered lifting and positioning equipment with easy-access controls.

Integrating the equipment into the workflow is also important, since equipment that adds complexity or slows down operations may not be used consistently or properly.

Unidex specializes in engineered-to-order solutions and reliable equipment tailored to your application, facility, and processes. Our team will ensure your ergonomic material handling systems are user-friendly, safe, and aligned with your operational goals.

Learn How Unidex Material Handling Equipment Can Help Reduce Workplace Injuries

For over 30 years, Unidex has been providing ergonomic material handling solutions that improve safety and efficiency for customers in many industries. Our cost-effective lifting and positioning equipment is appropriate for a broad range of industrial work environments and can be adapted to many different applications.

Contact us today to schedule a product consultation and discover how our innovative material handling solutions can support EHS measures at your facility by reducing injury and accident risks and improving ergonomics.