Industrial Ergonomics

Back Pain Eliminated During Intricate Table Saw Tasks

Problem

Back injuries prevented taller technician’s use of a specialized diamond saw. Ceramic product sawing required close viewing and extreme forward lean for quality performance. Forward lean during the specialized ceramic table saw use caused severe pain and muscle strain in taller technicians resulting in quality issues.

Issue

Steel leg structure made to 27.5 inches height with hard-wired and rigid water and electric connections. Low height designed to accommodate shorter workers but triggered pain in taller technicians. Height adjustability and stability indicated as a significant parameter.

Solution

Retrofitted a custom hand crank hydraulic leg extender system.

Result

All technicians of varying heights could easily adjust table saw to appropriate height eliminating any forward bending and back pain. Visual acuity improved and quality maintained.