The Ergonauts’ approval confirms that Caster Concepts’ TWERGO® heavy-duty industrial casters have been tested and validated to reduce push forces by 55% compared with traditional balloon casters.
Independent 3rd Party Verification.
To earn an Ergonauts certification, a product must be tested, and the results confirmed by two senior professional ergonomists.
The approval verifies that TWERGO® lowers push forces so cart operators avoid back strain and other common industrial ergonomic problems, the leading causes of lost time and injury costs.
Why this seal is important.
Year after year, poor ergonomics cause nearly one-third of all non-fatal workplace disabilities across all industries in the US*. Companies continue to pay the high price of poor ergonomics in lost productivity, lower morale, and higher insurance premiums.
TWERGO casters improve material handling by improving ergonomics. Casters are often one of the last considerations in workplace safety. Material handling carts are getting heavier and harder for employees to push. Push cart-related fatigue and injury are common, which is why a caster with the ergonomic benefits of TWERGO is so important.
TWERGO®’s patented design lowers push force, improving your operation’s efficiency. With this innovative ergonomic caster, workers:
About Ergonauts.
For over 20 years, Ergonauts has worked with companies and individuals to improve health and reduce the risk of injury. Ergonauts CVO Steve Davis is a pioneer and sought-after speaker in Lean Ergonomics. He and other Ergonaut professionals develop and deliver training for companies and groups and provide expert consulting tailored to specific needs.
If your facility has heavy or hard-to-push carts, contact the material handling experts at Caster Concepts for the right ergonomic and safety solution.
* LIBERTY MUTUAL WORKPLACE SAFETY INDEX
