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Material handling SAFETY Falk Quick Ship - 3.27 x 4.89.qxp 6/20/2007 1:59 PM FALKTM DRIVE ONE® NEW 5 Day Quick-Ship! the risk of chronic spinal injuries to drivers. Analysis of the trailer loading and unloading process showed that trailer beds drop every time a lift truck travels in and out. Trailer drop is especially severe in trailers with air-ride suspensions. Trailer drop means forklift drivers get a jolt to the neck and spine every time they enter a trailer, which they might do hundreds of times in a shift. The risk of injury can be significant, and so are the potential costs. Studies by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) report that 36% of the head, neck and back injuries mobile equipment operators suffer are caused by jarring and jolting (Figure 4). One-fourth of workplace illnesses and injuries in the United Sates are back related, according to the National Safety Council. The American Society of Orthopedic Surgeons states that back injuries are the nation’s most costly medical condition. Back injuries are estimated to cost U.S. companies billions of dollars every year. A first-time back injury can cost as much as $10,000 in doctor visits, medication and physical therapy. A recent study published by Ohio State University shows that the more severe back injuries, which can occur when a person is repeatedly hurt, can cost as much as $300,000. Page Modern trailer restraints have addressed the issue since 1 2005. These devices stabilize the trailer and help prevent both vertical and horizontal movement. Specifically, the restraint provides vertical support to the trailer with hydraulic cylinders that resist downward movement as lift trucks enter. A rotating hook prevents trailer separation. This restraint design reduces the average trailer deflection to a maximum of two inches, versus an average of six in. without the vertical support. That stability equates to Minimizing movement Drive One build centers in USA, Australia, and China now offer standard Quick Ship drives in 5 days or less! Call for details USA: 414-342-3131, South America: 562-231-5647, Europe: 44-1484-401842, Asia-Pacific: 65-6-444-0388, China: 86-21-6497-7890, Australia: 61-2-4962-8000 Figure 3. Automated vehicle restraints like this reduce the potential for accidents at the loading dock. By supporting the rear of the trailer during loading and unloading, vertical and horizontal trailer movement is minimized. www.rexnord.com 1-866-REXNORD 52 www.PLANTSERVICES.com November 2007 http://www.rydlyme.com http://www.rydlyme.com http://www.rexnord.com http://www.rexnord.com http://www.PLANTSERVICES.com

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Plant Services - November 2007 Contents New Tools Letters Let Us Know Where to Put the Gas Up and Running How are you Fighting Crisis? What Works Why is the Best Practice Transfer so Hard? Who are you Going to Call? Chained to Power Mobile Mindset Making Money in the Lube Lab Grabbing a Moving Target Bagging the BTUs Keeping Mellow Preserving Health and Safety The Power of Reliability Excellence

Plant Services - November 2007

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