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MCat: Safety
Cat: Material Handling

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The Business Library

Human Factors / Case Studies

Over 40 resources of real-life ergonomic case studies. Examples of studies: Offices - computer workstation evaluations, keyboard & mouse use studies, direct & indirect office lighting, etc. Others - handling ladders, analysis of custodial work, work at a dairy, hand truck delivery, warehouse carrying, etc. Industry specific cases. RMI studies. Reducing the risk factors for RMIs by industry group. Real-life ergonomics studies conducted by universities, consulting firms, etc.


Human Factors / References

Ergonomics tools and manuals. Principles of ergonomics. Universal design principles. Answers to common questions on RSI. Implementation of ergonomics controls. CTD comparison chart. Lecture notes. Ergo statistics helper. Human Factors Design Guide.


OSHA Requirements / Ergonomics

Directives for ergonomic inspection instruction to OSHA inspectors. OSHA technical resources to assist with control of ergonomics hazards. Repetitive motion hazards. Ergonomics statistics. Computer accomodation.


Updated Workplace Safety / Cranes-Hoists

Hoist safety programs. Crane operating rules, maintenance procedures, etc. Inspection, maintenace, operation and design requirements for overhead cranes and hoists.


Workplace Safety / Equipment

Safety product and equipment information. Escalators, outdoor equipment. Industrial robots. Woodworking machinery safety manual. Industrial robots. Safety meeting talks.


Workplace Safety / Material Handling

Guides on automatic guided vehicle systems, containers, storage systems. Information on material handling, conveyors, bucket brigades, pallets, pallet standards, conveyor systems.


The Safety Library

Updated Equipment Safety / Cranes-Hoists

Safety programs. Operating rules, maintenance procedures, etc. Inspection, maintenace, operation and design requirements for overhead cranes and hoists.


Equipment Safety / Equipment Safety

Safety meeting talks. Safety product information. Escalators, outdoor equipment. Industrial robots. Woodworking machinery safety manual. Industrial robots.


Equipment Safety / Material Handling

Information on material handling, conveyors, bucket brigades, pallets, pallet standards, conveyor systems, automatic guided vehicle systems, containers, storage systems.


Ergonomics / Ergo Case Studies

Over 40 resources of real-life ergonomic case studies. Examples of studies: Offices - computer workstation evaluations, keyboard & mouse use studies, direct & indirect office lighting, etc. Others - handling ladders, analysis of custodial work, work at a dairy, hand truck delivery, warehouse carrying, etc. Industry specific cases. RMI studies. Reducing the risk factors for RMIs by industry group.


Ergonomics / Ergo Hazards

Ergonomics tools and manuals. Principles of ergonomics. Universal design principles. Answers to common questions on RSI. Implementation of ergonomics controls. CTD comparison chart. Lecture notes. Ergo statistics helper. Human Factors Design Guide.


Ergonomics / OSHA Ergonomics

Directives for ergonomic inspection instruction to OSHA inspectors. OSHA technical resources to assist with control of ergonomics hazards.


The Transportation Library

Equipment Safety / Material Handling

Information on material handling, conveyors, bucket brigades, pallets, pallet standards, conveyor systems, automatic guided vehicle systems, containers, storage systems.


Words of Wisdom

"Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm. . . . As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for helping others.

- George Washington

Spotlight Resources
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  - Government Agencies
  - Handouts
  - Industry Safety
  - Manuals
  - Programs
  - Statistics
  - Templates
Comic Relief

Two Kinds of Employees

A worker went in to complain about his job to his manager.

His manager responded "There are two kinds of employees in this company... the ones who like their job, and the ones who don't work here anymore."

- Yogi Berra