Eliminating Push/Pull Forces Through the Use of Powered Casters

  • Room: Champagne 4
  • Session Number: ET3
Wednesday, November 03, 2021: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Speaker(s)

Speaker
Robert Jorden
Vice President Engineering
Blickle USA

Description

With the electrification of the world infrastructure in everything from homes to automobiles, this presentation will detail how to best use these advances in motor and battery technologies to virtually eliminate the need to worry about push and pull forces and eliminate back strains and injuries. We'll also talk about the application of ergonomic principles to cart design and control choices in electrically driven material handling carts.

Track(s)


Learning Objectives

Learn what is currently available in the way of powered industrial carts.
Learn the OSHA rules and regulations around the varieties of powered equipment.
Determine the best path forward for each unique material handling challenge.