Ergonomics with lift truck operators in mind
To promote a positive working environment for lift truck operators worldwide, Konecranes has developed an extensive ergonomics program. Good ergonomics offer several benefits to operators, including improvements in safety, health, and performance. Here, you can learn all about lift truck ergonomics and discover how Konecranes can enhance your workplace.
The importance of lift truck ergonomics
In the world of material handling, lift truck drivers are responsible for moving heavy goods in warehouses, distribution centres, mines, ports and similar environments. It goes without saying that driver comfort is of utmost importance, as it keeps them more alert and focused in their daily work.
Developing the Konecranes ergonomics program
Konecranes Lift Trucks is a leading manufacturer of equipment for heavy material handling, like lift trucks and reach stackers. To promote a good working environment for lift truck drivers worldwide, Konecranes has an extensive ergonomics program. In this article, we meet Anders Sjöstrand, who is the Commercial Product Manager at Konecranes, and has great insights in the work behind creating the best driver ergonomics.
6 features boosting lift truck ergonomics
Lift truck drivers play an important role in many industrial settings like ports, sawmills and warehouses. Everyday, they spend several hours operating heavy machinery, making ergonomics crucial for their health, safety and performance. An optimal lift truck cabin is one that prioritizes ergonomic design principles, catering to the specific needs and requirements of the driver.
How ergonomics improve performance
To promote a positive working environment for lift truck drivers worldwide, Konecranes runs an extensive ergonomics program. In this video, we meet Johan Lindberg, a reach stacker operator at the Port of Helsingborg, who shares how Konecranes' innovative ergonomic features improve his everyday workplace performance.
How ergonomics improve workplace safety
To enhance safety for lift truck drivers around the world, Konecranes places a strong focus on ergonomics. In this video, we meet Johan Lindberg, a reach stacker operator at the Port of Helsingborg, who shares how Konecranes' ergonomic innovations make his work environment safer.
Better health with good ergonomics
After a successful first decade, many of the goals of the revitalized SMV Lifttrucks were fulfilled. In the early 2000s, it was a recognized company in the field of lift trucks, appreciated for its modern and reliable products. But building the best machines is only one part of a success story; you also need to offer good service and maintenance, and that is on a global scale if you want to attract big customers.
