Four facts on ergonomics
Did you know that good ergonomics lays the foundation for a real win-win situation? If the assembly tools used offer improved ergonomics for users, studies show that rework needs can be reduced by as much as 40 percent. At the same time, there is a marked increase in production quality.
The fact that workplaces with poor ergonomics can lead to employee absence of up to 20 percent underlines the importance of improving the ergonomic design of production facilities and their environment. Good ergonomics saves costs, improves processes and makes for safe working.
To sensitize users to the problem, our specialist Michael Kierakowicz presents four facts on ergonomics in this brief video.
Of course, the topic is too complex to be dealt with on the basis of only four points. You can find more detailed information on our Expert Hub. Learn more about ergonomics and the applicable VDI and DIN standards. The series on low-reaction tightening starts in September. It shows how easy it is to protect employees at the same time as optimizing your productivity and quality.
Stay curious; we are looking forward to your enquiries.
The ergonomics pocket guide presented in the video combines useful basic knowledge from the upcoming Expert Hub articles with additional suggestions on better working with power tools.
You can download a PDF file of this informative 176-page publication here.
