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.