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How can you avoid the pain and

costs associated with repetitive

strain injury and MSDs?

Rubbermaid’s material handling products are designed to meet the demands of any Ergonomics
workplace – from versatile and attractive Many types of work activities can cause musculoskeletal disorders
front-of-house solutions to the rugged and durable workhorses required in
manufacturing environments. (MSD). As well as the physical pain experienced by the sufferer,
MSD are also costly for employers:
Innovative solutions ■ ■ Medical and administrative costs.
Products like Rubbermaid’s Convertible Cart are designed for applications where
saving time and money are a priority, while still remaining safe and simple to operate. ■ ■ Lost productivity.
■ ■ Abstenteeism.
Committed to safety
We are committed to designing products that help promote safe work practices, Move loads safely and efficiently
including load security points, ergonomically-designed handles and lightweight The variable grip-height handle on Rubbermaid carts and trucks improves
construction for ease of manoeuvrability. manoeuvrability and reduces muscle strain for almost every user, regardless of their
height.

Transverse
Carpal Ulnar
Ligament Bone
Radial
Bone

Angled handle helps keep wrist
and bones in forearm aligned for
optimum leverage while turning.
TRADITIONAL CART HANDLE DESIGN IMPROVED VARIABLE GRIP-HEIGHT HANDLE

The EU has passed several directives relating directly or indirectly to MSD:
EU directives 90/269/EEC, 89/391/EEC and 89/654/EEC legally oblige the employer to provide staff with safe
working environments and appropriate ergonomic equipment.

Metal - dents and rusts

Wood - Splinters and rots

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