Streamline your packing process with an ergonomic packing station
The importance of an ergonomic packing station
Manual packing demands optimal conditions and effective execution. When careful planning is put in to a packing station, the risks for work-related injuries decrease and lead to an overall smoother way of working. During product packaging, bad posture is common, stooping and uncomfortable twisting can occur. Over time, this can cause wear and tear issues that over time may become both chronic and painful. Safeguard against work-related injuries or repetitive strain by opting for ergonomic workplace furniture, ensuring a safer and more comfortable workday.
Choose a packing table according to needs
In workplaces where manual packing is a daily task, tailored solutions specific to your needs are essential. Chooseing an adjustable work table has its advantages, especially if the packing stations are shared by multiple colleagues. Being able to customise the table height accommodates the different users, making sure everyone is comfortable. It also provides opportunities to alternate between sitting and standing, creating movement breaks that increase blood circulation and can help alleviate strain on different muscle groups.
Remember, your workspace needs to be large enough for the volume of product that will be handled and packed. If processing larger quantities of goods through the packing station, it's essential to ensure that the workspace can withstand considerable weight and maintain high durability. Inset rollers in the table surface make it easier to rotate packages. This makes the task easier and less strenuous on the body.
What is the best working position?
Providing precise measurements for the optimal height of a work table is challenging. Factors like a person's height and the type of task can influence this. As a general guideline for standing work, it's recommended to ensure that arms remain at a comfortable level, avoiding excessive raising or lowering. This simple rule of thumb promotes ergonomic comfort and supports efficient workflow in the workplace.
What is an ergonomic work chair?
As we've mentioned, it's good to switch between sitting and standing, preferably at least once per hour. So, what is an ergonomic chair? It should have multiple adjustment options such as seat height and seat angle to be able to open up the hips. If you choose a chair with a backrest, it should support the spine even when the sitting position changes. Whether to have armrests is subjective and depends on the work situation. Free lateral movement is a requirement in industrial work, and in that case, it's can be better to have a chair without armrests. Often, multiple people use the same workstation so it’s essential that it's easy to adjust the height of both the workbench and work chair.
For an additional position option, it's a good idea to add a balance stool or saddle chair. These come in various designs. What they have in common is that they activate the back muscles and the core muscles during stationary work. Standing chairs facilitate the movement from sitting to standing and are excellent for work situations where you're often up and down!
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The right accessories for your packing table
The risk of work-related injuries decreases when uncomfortable postures can be avoided. That's why we stock all of the smart accessories you could need at AJ Products. Each workplace should be able to optimise its packing stations according to different needs. Depending on the type of products the company produces and sells, different adjustments are naturally required.
Choose accessories based on work methods and storage requirements. This could be shelves, accessory rails, and tool boards that are easily mounted above the work surface. By hanging up tools, finding the right one is quicker. Kraft paper, boxes, bubble wrap and other packing materials should be postioned to prevent bad posture. The storage furniture next to the workbench should ideally be mobile. Workshop drawers on wheels and table trolleys are flexible and can be placed where needed at any given time.
By keeping frequently used items within comfortable reach, the risk of stretching too much and repetitve strain decreases. Minimising small frustrations throughout the workday enhances overall enjoyment of your job and productivity too! Practical storage solutions for packaging and tools solve issues like unnecessary movement and hard-to-reach tools. With roll stands and cutting units, packing work becomes even simpler.
Body relief during packing
Packaging tasks often involve handling both large and small goods, which can lead to unnecessary lifting. Consider utiliding a table cart, scissor lift, or pallet jack, which are ideal for both transporting cargo and elevating it to a suitable working height. A scissor lift cart, for instance, makes it easier and safer to transport the packages to the packing table but can also be used as a work surface. Both lift table carts and scissor lifts and pallet jacks are available in manual and electric variants. Explore our wide selection of lifting equipment to find the perfect fit for your needs.
Packing work entails a lot of standing and walking. It's crucial to have a soft base at the workbench to relieve feet, legs, and the back. A good workplace mat has excellent cushioning and a durable top layer which withstands high wear. Opt for an ergonomic standing mat that is as long or longer than the packing table.
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A healthy work-life
Various factors contribute to a healthy work-life balance but ergonomics plays a big part in enhancing the health and comfort of staff members and colleagues. By implementing ergonomic practices throughout the packing process, packing work becomes both safer and more comfortable.
Optimisation assistance for warehouses and industrial work
Do you need professional guidance to plan or design your company's packing stations? We at AJ Ireland are happy to help with advice and tips. Our goal is to help create efficient work environments where employees can enjoy their workdays.
