As a packaging professional, it is essential to think about the right layout for your workstation. Once you have defined your areas to avoid clutter, you will need to think about the packing station itself. Ergonomics is the key word here. Indeed, your operators must be able to work in complete safety, in order to adopt the right gestures and postures on the packing station.
In order to avoid any bad posture, the main factor to take into account will be the layout of the elements you will need.
Initially, it will be important to place your packing tables at a height of between 81 and 105 centimeters (see image). Ideally, you should have an adjustable table, so that each operator can adapt it to his or her size.
Workstation sizing, Institut National de Recherche et de Sécurité (French National Institute for Research and Safety)
Also, take care to place at disposal all the indispensable elements for packaging (labels, cardboard boxes, adhesive tapes, etc.). This will enable the operator to avoid any awkward posture such as a bent back, arms outstretched or raised, twisting or bending.
In a second step, in order to be optimized, your packing station will have to be composed of a table, shelves containing the necessary material, adjustable bars, as well as a trash can.
Your packing station will therefore offer maximum ergonomics, will ensure operator comfort, efficiency and speed, and will avoid any musculoskeletal disorders (MSD).
The term MSD is a common term when talking about postures at work. It is a group of diseases located in the joints of the wrist, elbows, shoulders, spine or knees.
The symptoms of these diseases can be pain, heaviness or stiffness. These are divided into 3 levels:
There are three risk factors for MSDs that need to be considered:
The combination of these four parameters leads to a higher risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders.
The biochemical stresses described in the previous paragraph may be aggravated by the presence of environmental factors, such as mechanical pressures produced by contact of the body with external objects, shocks, vibrations, quality of lighting or cold.
Poor working conditions play a role in the emergence of musculoskeletal disorders in employees. Elements related to the possibility of control, clarity of task, interpersonal relations, and time constraints or imposed pace are among the factors identified.
All these factors are important to consider when you set up and organize your packing station. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via the contact form, we will put you in touch with specialized experts/suppliers.
Whether you are sending one-off items or large quantities on a daily basis, Ripack has the solution to meet your needs for protecting your goods in shrink film. Tell us what you need and we’ll point you in the right direction.
In the dynamic world of industry and logistics, mobility is essential. To meet changing needs and safety requirements, mobile shrink stations have become essential equipment in many companies. Their effective use depends to a large extent on the accessories chosen, in particular the gas bottle trolley. A gas bottle trolley can be as simple as […]
SECURIPACK regulators for our RIPACK® shrink guns Pressure regulators are essential devices for ensuring safety and efficiency when using gas in a variety of applications. They enable precise regulation of gas pressure, which is essential for preventing accidents and improving the quality of work. Why use SECURIPACK regulators for our RIPACK® guns? Pressure regulators are […]
How can you protect your goods? Whether you own a storage warehouse, a shop or a business, the security of your goods is essential to protect your investment and ensure customer satisfaction. The risk of damage from corrosion, fire or other hazards can threaten the safety of your products stored indoors. That’s why […]
After several postponed dates and 6 years of waiting, we are pleased to announce that we will participate to the INTERPACK fair 2023. It will take place from May 4th to 10th in Düsseldorf! It will be an opportunity for us to present our new products, to exchange and get feedback on our existing products, […]
