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Anyone who regularly moves heavy loads – working in the trades, in logistics, in relocation services or on construction sites, for example – knows how quickly physical strain can lead to health problems. One false move when carrying heavy objects and your back will start to ache.
This is exactly where innovative carrying systems come in: they provide relief specifically for the spine, promote ergonomic working and have been proven to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. For companies, this means fewer days lost due to illness, higher productivity and, last but not least, fulfilling their duty of care towards their employees.
The special feature of manual carrying systems should be their well thought-out carrying principle, which is based on a simple but effective concept: instead of lifting the weight with a bent back and using the front of your body, the load is, for example, carried centrally between two people using a belt and carrying system – similar to a rucksack. The highlight here is the intermediate belt, which can be adjusted as required using adjustable clamp buckles. This distributes the weight evenly over the shoulders and back – exactly where the body is best built to deal with it.
This physiologically practical transfer of weight not only protects the spine and intervertebral discs, but also prevents typical complaints such as muscle tension and overloading of the lower back. An upright posture is automatically encouraged – and carrying heavy objects suddenly becomes surprisingly easy and safe. The hands remain on the transported goods to guide them safely – at the same time pressure on the back is relieved and an upright posture is supported.
Appropriate carrying systems should not only impress in terms of ergonomics, but also with a well thought-out design for everyday use: padded, snug-fitting shoulder and back elements, for example, offer a high level of comfort without digging into the skin. Excess strap material is securely stowed away – no tripping hazards, no loose ends. And if the carrying system is not needed, it can be stored on an integrated hanging loop or similar, ready for the next use.
Thanks to continuous length adjustment, for example, the corresponding carrying systems are suitable for a wide range of transport tasks – from small boxes to large pieces of furniture. A special net for suspending the load further increases flexibility. Robustness must of course be a given: high-quality materials and tear-resistant seams for a sufficient breaking load and a long service life must of course be ensured – even intensive use must not cause any damage.
Thanks to standard sizes, carrying systems can be used in a variety of ways. For example, in combination with a variable strap design that fits almost any body shape. This not only makes it particularly user-friendly, but also cost-efficient – one set is then sufficient for many areas of application and many different people.
Another advantage: if the carrying system is low-maintenance, light soiling can simply be wiped off and, if necessary, the textile parts can even be cleaned by hand or machine washed – a benefit when it’s used regularly, even in a commercial environment.
Modern carrying systems offer exactly that: effective relief for the back, optimised posture and an improved sense of comfort when carrying. They consistently focus on maintaining your back health. The ergonomic relief effectively prevents musculoskeletal disorders – a lasting benefit for employees and companies alike.
In combination with back training, ergonomic movement and conscious body awareness, this creates the basis for long-term back health.
Try it out – your back will thank you!
Schieferstein 11A
65439 Flörsheim
Germany
+49 (0)6145 / 5442-0
www.dmg-ag.de
A post on photovoltaic systems on a website about back health? Did the title catch you by surprise? The fact is that setting up a PV system is often a considerable physical challenge for installers and the modules have become increasingly larger and heavier over time. But there are now companies out there that are taking a closer look at back health.
The physical strain experienced when installing photovoltaic systems is something that is often underestimated. Carrying and installing heavy and bulky solar modules is actually one of the main causes of back problems for installers. Muscle tension, intervertebral disc problems and long-term overuse injuries often lead to sickness-related absence.
For employers, every day of sick leave results not just in lost labour, but also in financial losses. Ergonomically optimised, more compact solar modules offer a valuable solution to this problem. They make transport and installation much easier, reduce the extent of physical strain and therefore actively support the back health of employees. By using back-friendly modules, companies can reduce sickness-related absence and also protect their skilled workers over the long-term.
Regardless of whether you choose polycrystalline or monocrystalline solar modules, glass-glass or glass-foil modules, at the end of the day it’s real people who have to carry out the final steps of installation.
The situation on site is different every time, so technical tools only have a very limited use. Each job location presents a different set of challenges for installers, placing demands on their muscles and joints.
The stress on the back and the body as a whole can be severe: a typical PV module measures approx. 1.7 x 1.3 metres and often weighs in the region of 25 to 30 kg. Installers have to transport these large photovoltaic modules through confined spaces and then install them on the roof, often in uncomfortable positions. This demands a lot of the back.
The solution for less strain during installation lies in using smaller, more compact and therefore lighter modules that still offer very high efficiency. Solar modules that are easier on the back help to protect the health and productivity of the people installing them.
DMEGC Renewable Energy B.V.
Netherlands
Industrieweg 7
2641 RM Pijnacker
Netherlands
Tel. +31 15 369 3131
You’re on your way to uni in a hurry, with your laptop in one hand and your coffee in the other. You have a busy day ahead – lectures, seminars and a trip to the library. Everything you need is stowed away in your trusty rucksack. But it keeps slipping, the strap digs into your shoulder and the zip on the main compartment is stuck. Your student rucksack should serve you reliably throughout the day, not cause you additional stress! It needs to have plenty of space, be comfortable to carry, look good and be robust enough to withstand everyday wear and tear.
To make sure your next student rucksack provides perfect support and lasts a long time, we’ve put together a checklist of essential features. Ultimately, you don’t want just any rucksack. You want one that perfectly suits the needs of your student lifestyle.
Non-toxic materials, ergonomically shaped straps, a hip belt for support and breathable back padding: some features don’t just apply to student rucksacks, but to all rucksack types. The key thing is that it distributes the load well throughout the day and supports your back. Here are some tips to make sure this is the case:
As well as the general criteria mentioned above, there are further features that turn a regular rucksack into the perfect student rucksack:
Your rucksack supports you throughout the day and can make your student life much easier, or harder. It needs to be comfortable to wear and not strain your back. It needs to protect all your essentials and keep them within easy reach. And it needs to be robust enough for long-term use.
We have put together an extensive checklist to help you find exactly the right rucksack for day-to-day university life. You will also find a number of particularly good products that have earned the coveted AGR seal of approval.
eoto
by Hama GmbH & Co.KG
Dresdner Str. 9
86653 Monheim
Germany
Tel. +049 89/200029795
www.eoto-objetcs.com
Back pain is one of the most frequent complaints experienced by people who drive utility vehicles and mobile machinery. They have to sit for extended periods of time without regular movement, and these problems are exacerbated by seats with a lack of adjustment options, inadequate suspension and poor padding. Sitting on an uncomfortable seat for many hours can quickly lead to tension in the body and cause back problems. In order to prevent this, it is crucial for mobile machinery to be fitted with ergonomic seats. This not only increases comfort for the driver in general but can also boost their productivity. If you can remain seated without experiencing pain, it’s easier to concentrate on what you are doing and to do it well consistently – even if you have to sit in your vehicle for several hours at a time.
Mobile machinery comes in many different shapes and sizes. It includes machines such as combine harvesters, tractors, forage harvesters and other agricultural machinery, as well as construction machinery like excavators, wheel loaders and dumpers. The seats on all of these kinds of mobile machines tend to be very similar, with only a few differences depending on the particular application.
One of the key features that make a seat back-friendly is a comfortable damping system. These systems reduce the vibrations, shocks and any jarring arising from the vehicle’s movement that are transmitted to the driver. Modern technologies such as pneumatic suspensions can help to reduce or even completely prevent the transfer of these vibrations to the body. This also prevents the seat from “rocking” as a result of a vehicle’s own vibrations.
The backrests on construction machinery seats are also crucial for preventing back pain and should provide the best possible support for the spine. At the same time, they also need to allow the driver to move freely while seated and to be able to look easily to the side and, in some cases, the back. Adjustable armrests also help to reduce tension. Seeing that every body is different, it is crucial for seats to be individually adjustable. This includes changing the seat’s height, length and backrest angle, as well as the side bolsters and lumbar support.
Memory seat functions are very important for machines driven by multiple drivers. This is because there is often not enough time to adjust a seat properly before starting work. In these cases, seat memory functions, which are capable of storing the seat settings for multiple drivers, allow drivers to easily and quickly return the seat to the most comfortable settings and position for them. It is always important to make sure that the memory function also covers the lumbar support and side bolsters. Most conventional memory seats do not include the settings for these important elements because it is not possible to store the relevant air volume for the pneumatic system.
Modern back-friendly seats therefore tend to resort to alternative solutions in order to ensure that these settings are saved. Saving these settings is important and increases driver comfort, as it is easy to forget to adjust the lumbar and side supports when you are driving a shared vehicle, and this can give rise to preventable tension and back pain. Comprehensive memory functions allow every driver to return a seat to the perfect settings for their body in a matter of seconds.
Mobile machinery seats also have to comply with a variety of EU directives, standards and laws, governing elements such as safety aspects, vibration classes, the flammability of the materials and certain ergonomic requirements.
In some cases, the level of comfort and support provided by mobile machinery seats can be increased using additional features. Heated seats, for example, not only make work more pleasant but also prevent back stiffness that can be caused by low temperatures.
Good seats are one of the most important factors for protecting the health of drivers working with excavators, tractors and similar machines. This is why it is important to make sure that they meet the highest quality and comfort levels when buying one. Our comprehensive checklist is designed to help you to find the perfect seat for your vehicle. Some of the seats we reviewed also qualified for the coveted AGR seal of approval thanks to being exceptionally back-friendly, and these are also shown below. Invest in your health and use high quality seats in your mobile machinery that have an ergonomic design!
Features and functions
Additional extras for greater comfort
ISRINGHAUSEN GmbH & Co. KG
ISRINGHAUSEN-Ring 58
32657 Lemgo
GERMANY
Tel. +49 5261/210-0
Fax +49 5261/210-310
www.isri.com
As all parents know, carrying babies or toddlers can put a lot of strain on your back. But of course children often want to be held by their mum or dad. So what should you do if the little ones want to be carried for a little bit every now and then? A hip carrier is the perfect solution for taking some of the strain off of parents’ backs in daily life and ensuring that children are seated ergonomically. Here you will learn what a hip carrier can do and how to recognise good quality.
A hip carrier is a firm seat that you can use to carry toddlers and babies on your hip or in front of your stomach. Some models have a back panel that allows you to carry them on your back too.
While normal baby carriers are designed for slightly longer periods of wear, the hip carrier is ideal for in-between times. It is ideal for when children are crawling or walking around, exploring the world, but occasionally seeking the security of their parents’ arms. The child can be positioned in the hip carrier and be put down again in a matter of seconds too. This makes a hip carrier a perfect accessory for everyday life for several years.
Even if a child initially weighs just a few kilograms, the weight will quickly become a strain on your back. If you simply hold your baby or toddler in your arms, their spine will lose its straight, upright position and will curve to the side or curve forward. Pain is inevitable. Carrying aids are of the utmost importance when it comes to preventing this and taking the strain off of your back.
A good carrier system is also crucial for the child’s back, to ensure that babies and toddlers are carried in the squatting straddle position as often as possible. This position allows the back and hips to develop healthily.
A hip carrier is very easy to use: you fasten it around your waist with the sturdy strap and then place the child in it. If you use a carrier with a back panel, you’ll even have your hands free. Without the back panel, you can hold the child in the carrier and put them down again at any time to play and run around.
Hip carriers need to be optimised for both adults and children.
For children, the carrier should be both comfortable and ergonomic. Most importantly, it must enable a healthy spread-squat position and it must be easy to position the child safely in the hip carrier. The leg area must be designed to prevent pressure points arising. The materials must also make it possible to sit comfortably.
To assist you in finding the model that is right for you when buying a hip carrier, we have put together a detailed checklist of quality criteria. You will also find a number of products that have earned the coveted AGR seal of approval.
Ergobaby Europe GmbH
Gaußstraße 120
22765 Hamburg
GERMANY
Phone +49 40/42 10 650
Fax +49 40/42 10 65 199
www.ergobaby.eu
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