http://www.mhia.org/rss/industrygroups/ease MHIA.org Ergonomics Assist Systems Equipment en-us Copyright Material Handling Industry 2009 10 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:53:17 GMT Below is a list of Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/safetyevents Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:36:49 GMT Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment (EASE) members are the Industry’s leading suppliers of ergonomic assist systems and equipment. They supply ergonomic solutions worldwide and in virtually every major manufacturing and distribution sector. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:32:31 GMT With over 22,000 patient records a Chicago area medical center was struggling to keep their patient records accessible. An Electronic Lateral Filing System (ELF) now provides ergonomic access to all authorized employees and the increased file storage ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/9474/medical-center-increases-patient-records-storage-capacity-with-an-ergonomic-solution Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:15:50 GMT Below is a list of Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment news items. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/news Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:48:41 GMT Atlas Copoco needed a piece of equipment that was able to lift very heavy steel cylinders and place them with precision into the milling machine without damaging the part or the machine. After exploring multiple servo-powered lifting devices, the company ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/9182/intelligent-lifting-in-action--damage---injury-risk--virtually--eliminated-with-gorbel-s-g-force Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:57:37 GMT Just In Time CNC Machining was relocating and looking for a crane system that would service several CNC machines and the full selection of products without interfering with the current flow of materials. The building was leased with very high ceilings ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/9181/custom-supports-in-action--custom-supports-for-work-station-cranes-give-machine-shop-freedom---flexibility Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:17:01 GMT Below is a list of Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment Technical Papers. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/technicalpapers Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:56:17 GMT When an automotive dealership expanded and moved their facility into a new building there was little room for the parts department. A dual access Shuttle Vertical Lift Module in the parts department made second floor storage possible. This required 84% ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/8922/automotive-parts-department-considers-worker-ergonomics-when-moving-parts-upstairs Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:35:52 GMT A manufacturer of processed cheese products was struggling with productivity on a production line that feeds 640 pound blocks of bulk Mozzarella and Cheddar cheese into a shredding machine. Ingersoll Rand developed a system that included an all-aluminum ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/8874/complete--clean-solution-for-food-processing Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:20:44 GMT Below is a list of Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment Equipment Photos. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/equipmentphotos Mon, 11 May 2009 13:01:52 GMT Below is a list of Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment Presentations. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/presentations Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:35:17 GMT A leading manufacturer of fluid system products needed a way to increase productivity, while making it easier for operators to safely load 40 lb. valves into and out of machining centers. In their existing layout, 4 machining centers were used for the ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/8668/freestanding-enclosed-track-workstation-crane--x2- Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:26:21 GMT A maker of plastic packaging needed to create an ergonomic work environment for their employees and maximize space in their warehouse. After seeing a Vertical Lift Module (VLM) in operation the packaging company knew it was the answer. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/8553/packaging-manufacturer-eliminates-walk-and-search-time-for-employees Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:24:03 GMT Use the form below to submit an Ergonomics and Safety Events http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/safetyevents/submit Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:19:56 GMT With immediate access to members of the Ease Council our resourceful team will deliver creative speaker solutions quickly, efficiently and consistently. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/speakersbureau Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:59:45 GMT A medical device manufacturer in Ohio was faced with the need to increase productivity while protecting the company’s most valuable asset; their personnel. The company fulfilled this need by installing two Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs). By using the VLMs ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/8238/medical-device-mfg--uses-vlms-to-protect-personel-their-best-asset Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:46:52 GMT A US car manufacturing plant needed to be able to transfer hood components safely from a conveyor to a storage rack without causing product damage. Ingersoll Rand solved both problems by providing a vacuum lift assist consisting of a 3-handled control ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/8053/hood-lift-assist-device-for-motor-vehicle-manufacturer Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:50:44 GMT An aircraft maintenance re-manufacturing plant in Canada needed a safer, more productive process for disassembling and reassembling turbine engine reduction gear boxes without product damage. The operation utilized a motorized I-beam crane with an electric ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/3583/cranes-lift-aircraft-firm-s-productivity Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:46:37 GMT Below is a list of Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment terms. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/glossary Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:45:48 GMT Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) announces the availability of Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling. This 68-page booklet was developed and co-published by the Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment (EASE) Product Council of Material ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/news/ergonomic-guidelines-for-manual-material-handling-now-available-from-material-handling-industry-of-america Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:45:09 GMT Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) announces the publication of a white paper entitled Integrated Lean Thinking & Ergonomics: Utilizing Material Handling Assist Device Solutions for a Productive Workplace. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/news/mhia-white-paper-examines-the-role-of-ergonomics-in-integrated-lean-strategies Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:38:20 GMT Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment Members Only http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/membersonly Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:38:12 GMT Below is a list of Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment member companies. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/members Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:38:12 GMT If you have a question regarding Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment, please submit it below. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/join Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:38:12 GMT Below is a list of Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment Case Studies. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:11:10 GMT Learn how preprinted newspaper inserts are fed into inserting drums using a level loader, which has virtually eliminated back complaints and reduced bending and stooping to create a more ergonomic working environment. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/3591/back-saving-pallet-level-loaders-win-accolades-from-workers Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:06:35 GMT A beef packing plant needed a safe solution to smoothly handle the payload of its blood buckets. One problem is that the buckets are equipped with very sharp spikes extending at a downward angle from each side to hold it in place. The bucket is not only ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/3588/a-lode-arm-solves-material-handling-problems-with-blood-buckets Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:05:14 GMT A tire assembly plant had a problem orienting the hub centerline parallel to the centerline of the axle since there is a close fit between the hub ID and the axle ID. The tire assembly must be rotated to align the hub key with the axle keyway. Further ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/3587/a-vertical-lift-cylinder-solves-problems-for-a-tire-assembly-plant Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:03:48 GMT A major pump manufacturer was looking for a safer, more efficient way to load motor adapter castings weighing up to 70 lbs. onto the chucks of their twin spindle-milling machines. Learn how an intelligent lifting device provided not only safe solution ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/3586/intelligent-lifting-device-helps-pump-manufacturer-improve-safety-and-double-productivity Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:02:03 GMT The problem was how to safely handle picture tubes. The necks of the tubes cannot support the maximum weight (140 lbs.) of the tubes so it can be used as a grip point. The distance between the pick up point and set down point was 17 feet. There is a large ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/3585/a-pneumatic-balancer-provides-safety-without-inhibiting-transfer-cycle-time