Welcome to the Torque Ergonomics webinar. Presenting this webinar is Matt Crowley, a Product Specialist here at Atlas Copco. In this webinar, we’re exploring in-depth the topic of ergonomics in tightening. In any workplace, ergonomics plays a key role in the overall well-being of employees. Matt explains the very basics of ergonomics and zeroes in on its significance in tightening applications. Important vocabulary such inertia and reaction force are introduced and explained.
- Pocket guide The Art of Ergonomics 9833 8587 01 2.9 MB, PDF
During the webinar viewers will also learn the influencing factors behind strong torque ergonomics. He focuses on three influencing factors in particular: your workstation, your operators and their demographics, and the power tools being used in that specific application. It’s also important, Matt explains, to remember that all humans have limits, and there are painful consequences when torque ergonomics and human limits are ignored.
In the final section of the webinar, Matt covers the eventual impacts of uncontrolled torque and vibration to the body, and reviews solutions to managing torque reaction for operators to prevent injuries. Torque reaction and vibration that is not controlled by a device can lead to a handful of vascular disorders, nerve injuries and musculoskeletal disorders. These ailments are permanent. In order to keep operators on the line safe and comfortable, devices such as torque arms, reaction bars, and Low Reaction Tools must be used.
- Pocket Guide Vibrations 1.7 MB, PDF
Meet Matt Crowley! Matt has been a Product Specialist since 2018. Beginning with a focus on Manual Fastening products such as mechanical wrenches, mechatronic wrenches (MWR) and the STwrench, he worked to increase sales within this product group. Later that year, Matt moved into the sockets industry. It wasn’t until 2019 that Matt took on the Pneumatic Assembly tools product group. He’s since added Geared Front Attachments (GFA), a new product line for Atlas Copco, to his focus product tools. Matt finds himself very fascinated in understanding how to implement new techniques and technologies to modernize industrial tooling and assembly products. He enjoys looking the competitive edge in new areas and coming up with creative ways to build brand recognition. Outside of Atlas Copco, Matt spends his free time learning about cars, staying active, and devoting quality time to his wife and two children.