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Ergonomic Considerations for Selecting An Optimal Conveyor Belt Height

The two considerations for setting conveyor belt height will depend primarily on the visual acuity required and downward force required. Generally, a degree of both will be required but the mechanics and posture related tradeoffs need to be considered. In a simpler example, if an object size is small there will be a need to raise the height closer to view, however, the tradeoff would be the weight of the upper body cannot use gravity so much to its advantage to apply pressure onto the object and allow the weight of the arms to relax the shoulder more.

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The Ergonomics Involved in Designing Conveyor Belt Systems

Conveyor belts are used in industry to automate the transport of goods and materials between stages of a process. It eliminates the risks of musculoskeletal injury related to manual materials handling since it greatly reduces the need for repetitive lifting and carrying.

Despite the benefits of a conveyor belt workstations, they can contribute to the development of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) if not designed properly with the end users in mind. Workers in unideal conditions to which awkward and uncomfortable postures are common for long periods are at a high risk of MSDs. Therefore actions such as reaching, stooping, twisting, and leaning are all problematic and need to be reduced.

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