7)PushingandPullingTasks-MHI.PDF

T h e E r g o n o m i c s o f M a n u a l M a t e r i a l H a n d l i n g P u s h i n g a n d P u l l i n g Ta s k s In co-operation with I . I n t r o d u c t i o n 1 I I . E r g o n o m i c s 2 A. The Economics of Ergonomics 2 B. Ergonomics, Productivity, and Quality 2 C. Ergonomics, Health, and Safety 3 I I I . T h e E r g o n o m i c s o f P u s h i n g a n d P u l l i n g 4 A. Factors That Affect Pushing and Pulling 6 B. Rolling Resistance: Forces That Resist Movement 6 Dynamics, or Inertia 7 Friction at the Wheels/Casters 7 Resistance to Rolling in the Wheel/Axle/Bearings 8 Swiveling, or Turning Resistance 8 Physical Interference 9 Special Environments or Contaminants 10 Starting, Rolling, Turning, Stopping, and Positioning 11 C. Factors That Affect a Person’s Ability to Push or Pull 12 Biomechanics 12 Physiology