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Material Handling Equipment - Increase Efficiency and Reduces Fatalities

A majority of all industrial occupations involve overexertion that invariably leads to accidents and hazards. Handling and storing materials in different industries involve diverse operations such as hoisting tons of steel with a crane; driving a truck loaded with concrete blocks; carrying bags or materials manually; and stacking palletized bricks or other materials such as drums, barrels, kegs, and lumber. A survey reveals that an estimated 30 percent of the workforce is exposed to the hazard of lifting everyday. Materials handling equipment are an essential solution for reducing the risk of physical injuries for employees at work place.

Manual material handling implies unaided moving of objects, which often leads to twisted and awkward postures resulting in musculoskeletal disorders. Moreover, with the increase in the female population at workplaces and a generally older workforce, risk of injuries due to manual material handling has certainly increased. Having the right material handling equipment has become essential for a smooth and efficient workflow and high productivity.

Material Handling Equipment can be custom built in any shape or form to suit any application. Material handling equipment is used to transport, stack, recover and feed bulk materials. The concept of material handling equipment is to provide bulk material handling solutions to industries worldwide. Rollers, belts and chains are among the items that can be incorporated into a custom-built piece of material handling equipment. A variety of hydraulic and electric drives are also available. Every piece of equipment is ruggedly constructed for many years of operation.

The perfect choice of material handling equipment and good design of the material handling system and facility layout can increase productivity and reduce investments and operations' costs. When deciding what material handling equipment to use, it is important to take into account the general characteristics of the equipment types available in the market.

Among the major materials handling equipment are Conveyors, Stackers, Reclaimers and Hoppers. Conveyers often referred to as conveyer belts are made of two end pulleys with a continuous loop of rotating material feeding through them. Conveyers are used to transport materials such as coal, ores and grains. Stackers are another form of material handling equipment used to stack bulk material onto a stockpile. Reclaimers work closely with stackers. Reclaimers are used to recover bulk material that has been placed in a stockpile. Hoppers are also a type of material handling equipment. Hoppers help to feed bulk materials into other machines.

Material handling equipment is undoubtedly the best solution to improve productivity while reducing the potential of workplace injury. Versatility, reliability, state-of-the-art technology and superior execution are making modern material handling equipment an utmost necessity for a variety of industries. Reduce the total amount of required manual material handling and minimize the hazards associated with these activities by creating a unified material handling system making the right material handling equipment selection. Reduce costs and improve efficiency in industrial material handling by providing the perfect selection of material handling equipment.

Christine Macguire
United Kingdom
05 Dec 2006

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German Motorcycle Helmets For You

If you are looking for a German motorcycle helmet, there are many quality choices available for you. You can check out your local helmet shop and you will be able to check out a number of German motorcycle helmets.

There are helmet makers that offer you a wide selection of attractive German motorcycle helmets. There is the Biker’s Choice Skid Lid for you. This helmet is made of super strong ABS Thermoplastic Shell that offers you the protection and durability that you need. It also has D-ring fasteners for a more secure enclosure and is manufactured to meet and even exceed DOT standards for motorcycle helmets.

There is also the Cyber U-69 motorcycle helmet from that has a new polycarbonate shell and a redesigned shape to offer a sleek and streamlined motorcycle helmet for you. This helmet also comes with a 3-snap visor and meets DOT standards to ensure you total safety and protection.

There is also the Jockey motorcycle helmet for you designed with rubber trimming and steel rivets to offer you classic styling. It has a nylon Y strap and D-ring enclosure to ensure that it stays in place all the time. There is also the Big German motorcycle helmet available for you made of fiberglass shell with rubber trim and steel rivets. Then there is the Eagle 100 motorcycle helmet designed with traditional styling using a fiberglass shell and equipped with a D-ring enclosure. This helmet also has a sun visor and has plush moisture absorbent interior to offer you comfort and a hassle free riding experience.

Now that you have seen your choices, there are still some things that you need to know before you buy that German motorcycle helmet. You must be able to find the right sizing that would be comfortable for you. Whether you plan to buy a full face motorcycle helmet or a shorty, you must know what will fit best and comfortably for you.

Different types offer you different levels of comfort and protection. You must be able to know what type would fit you best and ideal for your kind of riding lifestyle. If you are a motorcycle speed demon, then a full face motorcycle helmet would be the right choice for you. It will provide you with the overall head protection that you would look for.

If you are the occasional motorcycle cruising enthusiast, open face and shorty motorcycle helmets would be ideal for you. Such helmets will offer you the comfort and fit that you would welcome for your cruising enjoyment on your motorcycle. But be aware that such helmets may not give you total protection and you might need to add some goggles or sunglasses as part of your headgear to provide some added protection.

Jeremy Low
23 Dec 2006

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Killer Crabz

I would ike to take this opportunity to caution all to be aware that you must consult the doctor immediately if you are injured by any crabs and developed such symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, fever and slight swelling of the wound. This is to ensure you do not become another victim
of the Flesh Eating Bugs.

Below are the events of what had happened :

My father was pricked by the crabs (bought from NTUC) while washing them at about 11am on 22nd Feb 07.

He was fine until mid-night when he became ill with vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, fever and swelling of the wound.

As he was still conscious, he did not want to go to the hospital for treatment.

At about 6 am, he became semi-conscious and we called for the ambulance to send him to the hospital.

When the paramedic arrived, they advised that he is in very critical condition as his heart beats were irregular and his blood pressure had dropped to very low or critical condition.

He was immediately sent to the nearest hospital (NUH) where the doctor stabilized his condition and immediately operates his hand to try and remove the infection which has traveled up to his elbow.

During the operation, the doctors came back to us and advised that he was
infected by the Flesh Eating Bugs and they were unable to remove them. They advised that they need to amputate his hand from the elbow to remove the source of the infection to give him a surviving chance. After the amputation, he was sent to the ICU for observation. His condition was  stable but no improvement was seen.

Next morning, 24th Feb 07, the doctors called us back and informed that my father will go anytime and nothing can be done to improve his condition as he was already on maximum dosage of the drugs. The doctors also suggested that we reduce the dosage to let him try on his own to live or go quickly and reduce his sufferings. He died peacefully half hours after the drugs were reduced in the afternoon.

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Eileen Koo
Singapore
30 Mar 2007

This article is anonymous. Will the righful party come up and own it. Thanks!