Best practices -- Roller table

Manufacturing industry

Roller table reduces injury risk

A manufacturer of stand-assist devices provided the roller tables for employees to reduce the physical requirements during assembly, disassembly and inspection of product.

Prior to the use of the roller tables, employees were required to rotate and maneuver large parts on a flat work surface during product assembly/disassembly and inspection tasks. This was a strenuous task for employees.

With the roller tables, the physical requirements for maneuvering parts have been greatly reduced. Employees can easily position parts, as needed, while performing the necessary work tasks. The tables are also height-adjustable to allow better vertical positioning of the work.

The roller tables have minimized the physical stress and related injuries associated with the back, shoulders, arms and hands/wrists.

Adjustable roller tables greatly reduce employee physical requirements for assembly/disassembly and inspection tasks at a manufacturer of stand-assist devices.

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