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25th Aug 2021
The forklift seat is a very important component of the forklift since it is directly involved in reinforcing the well being of the operator during operations. For this reason, ergonomic forklift seats have grown in popularity over the last few years. They usually go a long way in preventing some of the injuries the operators are exposed to due to seats that lack ergonomic features.
In this article, we move beyond the normal safety installations that usually come with a forklift seat to look at the top three benefits ergonomic features add to a forklift.
Ease of Control
The easier it is for you to access the controls of your forklift truck the efficient your operations will be. Ergonomic forklift seats are usually designed with a mechanism that allows you to adjust their position either forward or backward. A feature that is critical to ensure that you can have better access to the controls no matter your built.
It will also help you to assume a comfortable position in case you are tall and need more space.
The fore and aft adjustments are also crucial as they ensure your back is comfortably rested on your seat's backrest to support ease of movement while controlling the forklift.
Reduced Fatigue
One of the major causes of fatigue while operating a forklift has always been the shock and the vibrations that are generated by the truck. Normally, if an operator is subjected to these vibrations over a long period of time they develop health complications that can keep them off work. In the end, this can prove costly to your business.
Well, the ergonomic forklift seats are usually fitted with suspension seats that help check these harmful effects. The suspensions can either be pneumatic or mechanical and they are designed to absorb the shocks and vibrations.
In most cases, these seats can be adjusted to match the operator's weight thus ensuring maximum absorption of the vibrations generated despite their body weight.
Prevents Back Pain
Since forklift operators usually seat for long hours one of the most important body parts that cannot be ignored is the spine. Ergonomic seats give you the ability to adjust the backrest to a position that is optimum for spine safety during operation.
The best position is the backward tilted position that ensures you properly support your back without spinal strain even for intense operations. The end result of this is limited back pain.
You should therefore always invest in good ergonomic seats as the benefits that come with using one are numerous. Your operators will have effortless access to the controls making them much more efficient. Fatigue due to vibrations and shocks during operations will be a thing of the past thanks to the suspensions. Adjustments that see to it that you can alter your backrest to better support your back will also help you limit back pain.
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