PROMOTING SAFETY AND RECLAIMING EMPLOYEE HEALTH

Casters Designed for Safety First

FEATURED SPEAKERS

MIKE KULKADirector of Strategic DevelopmentCaster Concepts, Inc.mkulka@casterconcepts.com

DOUG BACKINGERDirector of New Product DevelopmentCaster Concepts, Inc.dbackinger@casterconcepts.com

INTRODUCTION

Caster Concepts has been able to design products that outperform “standard” casters when it comes to protecting workers and reducing costly on-the-job- injuries, including the leading causes of workplace injuries:

OverexertionThe leading cause of workplace injuries

Noise & Hearing LossSecond most common illness in workplace

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Industrial Safety Products

Maintenance and RepairCasters

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OVEREXERTION

Overexertion injuries are usually caused by repetitive motions:

Major cause of overexertion injuries: Pushing and Pulling Carts and Dollies

These types of injuries are work-related Musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD).

650,000 WRMSD per year1

LiftingPushingPullingCarryingHolding

ECONOMICS OF PROPER ERGONOMICS – PART I

Overexertion injuries cost employers $13.4 billion every year1

14% of WMSD injuries are related to pushing and pulling1.

That equates to $1.876 billion per year

ECONOMICS OF PROPER ERGONOMICS – PART II

Related to Pushing and Pulling

$1.876 billion / 84,000 injuries = $22,333 per injury cost to employer.

per injury/ =

ECONOMICS OF PROPER ERGONOMICS – Part III

50IN PUSH FORCE

4070IN PUSH FORCE

THAT’S

8 LESS INJURIESTRANSLATING TO $178,664

IN SAVINGS

38

See Liberty Mutual Manual Materials Handling Calculator for More Information 3

JOURNEY TO ERGONOMIC SOLUTIONS – CASTERS

Caster Concepts has made great strides testing and developing products to help you realize these types of cost savings.

Kingpin

The original casterAllows tightening for swivel resistance

Kingpinless Std. Maintenance Free Ext. Lead Maintenance Free

Spreads loadSwivels more easilyLess maintenance

Reduces force exerted Sealed bearings and hardened raceways

Extended lead lengthsConsistent performance

JOURNEY TO ERGONOMIC SOLUTIONS – WHEELS

We process polyurethane in our facility and are one of very few caster manufacturers that do so.

High tear & debris resistanceIndustrial strength, soft touch

Rounded wheel reduces surface contactLess friction than traditional wheelsReduces initial push force

Designed for high energy returnsReduces initial and continuous push/pull forceResists debris, non-marking

Standard T/R 85A Wheel Balloon Ergo Tread Wheel TWERGO® Ergo Tread Wheel

THE ULTIMATE SOLUTIONS

Caster (Rig)

Think about your operation. Are there equipment struggles? Or costly work-related injuries? Bring us in for a consultation.

WheelErgo Tread for high-energy returnsRounded tread offers ergonomic benefitsCorrosion-resistant aluminum core

Exertion-reducing Sealed ball bearing/hardened raceways No adjustments, no lubrication needed

OUR LINE OF ERGONOMIC CASTERS

Caster Concepts has Developed A Complete Line of Ergonomic Casters, Wheels, and Related Accessories for Companies. All Engineered to Reduce Initial, Continuous and Turning Push/Pull Force.

1,600 lbs. Max Cap.

1,200 lbs. Max Cap.

2,500 lbs. Max Cap.

6,000 lbs. Max Cap.

LIGHT DUTY APPLICATIONS

TWERGO® Lite provides two-finger push forceAutomotive machining facility Difficulty moving 1,200 lb. transmission carts3 different “ergonomic” casters evaluated

Results and SolutionTWERGO® Lite wheels clear favorite Could push cart with two fingersEvery transmission cart now has TWERGO® wheels

MEDIUM DUTY APPLICATIONS

TWERGO ® Reduces Initial Push Force for US Automaker70 lb. initial push force on material handling cartsFar greater than OSHA recommendationsRequired two operators to get rolling

Results and Solution10” and 12” diameter, 3” wide TWERGO® casters ErgoMaxx™ rigs with ErgoTread material57% reduction in initial push force (to 40 lbs.)

HEAVY DUTY APPLICATIONS

Conversion Drive Casters Help Large Airplane Manufacturer Reduce Overexertion Injuries

Challenges with new 40’ wiring harness. Harness could flex and required 4-5 workers to move

Results and SolutionInstalled two Conversion Drive Casters®

Only two workers needed to move the cartsThe strain on workers was virtually eliminated

OUR LINE OF ERGONOMIC CASTERS – PART I

Caster Concepts has Developed A Complete Line of Ergonomic Casters, Wheels, and Related Accessories for Companies. All Engineered to Reduce Initial, Continuous and Turning Push/Pull Force.

1,600 lbs. Max Cap.

1,200 lbs. Max Cap.

2,500 lbs. Max Cap.

6,000 lbs. Max Cap.

OUR LINE OF ERGONOMIC CASTERS – PART II

TWERGO® Lite Casters1,200 lbs.

ErgoMaxx™ Casters1,600 lbs.

OUR LINE OF ERGONOMIC CASTERS – PART III

TWERGO® Casters2,500 lbs.

The Drive Caster®

6,000 lbs.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Call us for a consultation at (800) 704-1562Our complete line of ergonomic casters, wheels, and related accessories are designed to reduce injuries and keep employees safe on the job with the added cost-saving benefits of fewer compensation claims.

Sign up for our monthly newsletter for more information on how to accomplish greater safety and savings.

You can also visit us on the web at casterconcepts.com

Q&A SESSION – POST YOUR QUESTIONS

MIKE KULKADirector of Strategic DevelopmentCaster Concepts, Inc.mkulka@casterconcepts.com

DOUG BACKINGERDirector of New Product DevelopmentCaster Concepts, Inc.dbackinger@casterconcepts.com

Thank You For Listening!www.casterconcepts.com | customercentral@casterconcepts.com | (800) 704-1562

REFERENCES

National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine (2001). Musculoskeletal disorders and the workplace: low back and upper extremities. Panel on Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace.(As cited in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders & Ergonomics).https://www.nap.edu/read/10032/chapter/1

EHS Material Handling: The Secret to Reducing Workplace Injuries and Expenses. 2016. https://www.ehstoday.com/safety/material-handling-secret-reducing-workplace-injuries-and-expenses

Liberty Mutual Manual Materials Handling Tableshttps://libertymmhtables.libertymutual.com/CM_LMTablesWeb/taskAnalysis.do?action=retrieveTaskAnalysisPercentage