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jjg webA basic understanding of ergonomics is vital to making the workplace safer and more efficient. In this series of video chats produced by the late Jim Galante, long-time Director of Business Development at Southworth, a variety of ergonomic topics are explored and suggestions are provided on ways to make work faster, safer and easier.

About Jim
Jim was a legend in the material handling industry. In his over 50 years in the indusry he worked with and visited hundreds of facilities to conduct material handling task evaluations. He was a 16 term Chariman of the EASE (Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment) Council of MHI and received the Material Handling Education Foundation Exceptional Achievement Award for his efforts. Jim was largely responsible for and was a principle editor of the Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling. This major, internationally recognized publication defines the problems and presents the solutions to solve the No. 1 cause of worker injury in the workplace. 

Jim was also a coveted speaker at trade shows and ergonomic / safety conferences around the globe. His good nature, wit, wisdom and desire to share his knowledge not only left crowds smiling, but feeling like they learned something too. While he may be gone, his message of how the simple, practical application of ergonomics pays dividends in the form of increased productivity and worker safety will resonate long into the future.

Ergonomics & Workers (6:36)

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In this video presentation, Jim Galante discusses basic ergonomics. He highlights how changes in the labor force make good ergonomics more important than ever.

Lean Presentation (2:25)

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Ergonomics and Lean are two topics that are often discussed in the world of manufacturing and distribution. Jim Galante shows us how the two are closely linked

Mobile Equipment (3:59)

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Jim Galante discusses the physical stress and toll on employees that can come from pulling or pushing mobile/portable equipment and shows us ways to minimize it.

The Woodworking Labor Shortage (8:29)

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Jim discusses the problem of finding skilled, qualified workers in the woodworking industry and suggest 3 ways to alleviate the problem.

Ergonomics Essentials in the Warehouse (3:38)

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Improving ergonomic safety in your warehouse can help workers avoid injury and create a strong feeling that you care about their wellbeing. Watch how you can improve your warehouse in four steps.

This video is presented courtesy of the Ergonomic Assist Systems & Equipment (EASE) Council

Pallet Handling (4:05)

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The majority of pallets in the US are loaded and unloaded manually. Making a small change in how your employees perform this task can have a big effect on worker productivity and safety.

Retail Warehousing (4:30)

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A quick look at retail distribution centers, store backrooms and shelf stocking. You'll be amazed at just how much manual material handling goes on that you never ever see.

Container Tilter Presentation

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Bending and stretching to access parts in containers, wire baskets and gaylords is a has a significant negative impact on productivity and worker safety. Positioning the containers for better access is a simple solution.

Turntable Presentation (3:13)

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Jim talks about repositioning the load rather than the worker saves time, reduces fatigue and eliminate potential trip hazards caused by walking around the load.

How Industrial Ergonomic Solutions Help Your Workforce and Bottom Line (3:00)

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EASE VIDEO

Our increasingly aging employee demographic means that the material handling workforce is more prone to injury than ever before. But there’s an easy solution. 

This video is presented courtesy of the Ergonomic Assist Systems & Equipment (EASE) Council


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