Platform to Raise a Sheet Metal Bender
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Information on this page is drawn from "Sheetmetal Worker: Platform to raise a sheet metal bender" published by intel
NOTE: Request for permission pending.
Task
Workers bend sheet metal in the process of building ductwork.
Exposure
This "finger bender" tool must sit on top of a work surface or down on the floor forcing the worker into an awkward posture when using it.
Intervention Process
The company built a platform from unistrut to raise the tool into a position supporting the workers to be in their neutral zone when using the machine. Ergonomic training helps to direct companies to take action to improve the work environment for their crews.
Materials
Cost of unistrut and bolts/nuts/washers to hold the platform fixture together.
