The Financial Cost of Workplace Injuries
A growing emphasis on speed, coupled with high volumes of inexperienced workers in physically demanding, repetitive roles presents direct & indirect financial risk
Frequent but minor injuries impact worker’s compensation insurance premiums more severely than large one-off catastrophes.
Products with the below features all help reduce user strain:
1. Adjustable handle heights
2. Motorized assistance
3. Load stability
4. Ergonomic handles
Average 67 days missed per workplace injury4. Worker's compensation insurance will cover the cost of lost wages for workers if they suffer a work-related illness or injury.
Mop weight, mopping angles, wringing, and lifting/dumping mop buckets are key steps in the mopping process that cause user strain.
60% of turnover happens in the first 90 days, with physical strain the most cited driver. Shortages increase demands on tenured staff & require on the job learning for new hires.
The Financial Cost of Workplace Injuries
A growing emphasis on speed, coupled with high volumes of inexperienced workers in physically demanding, repetitive roles presents direct & indirect financial risk
Material Handling Solutions
Cleaning Solutions
Trash & Recycling
The Platform Truck Motorized Kit is ideal for users who want the benefits of using motorized power for moving heavy loads and reducing user strain.
The Motorized Rotomolded Tilt Truck is ideal for users who want the benefits of using cordless motorized power for moving heavy loads and reducing user strain.
The BRUTE 4-Shelf Heavy-Duty Ergo Utility Cart provides 2X the storage capacity* to help move more materials efficiently throughout a facility.
The BRUTE Heavy-Duty Utility Cart with Lipped Shelf transports materials, supplies, and heavy loads securely with up to 500 lbs. load capacity. The lipped shelves prevents items from falling off the cart and features an integrated V-notch to hold pipe and conduit securely for safe cutting.
The BRUTE Heavy-Duty Utility Cart with Lipped Shelf transports materials, supplies, and heavy loads securely with up to 750 lbs. load capacity. The lipped shelves prevents items from falling off the cart and features an integrated V-notch to hold pipe and conduit securely for safe cutting.
Executive Service Cart is an elegant and versatile solution for back- and front-of-house tasks.
The Motorized Kit for Housekeeping Carts is the ideal choice for users who want the benefits of cordless motorized power to reduce user strain when moving heavy housekeeping loads.
The Adaptable Flat Mop Kit is made for ergonomic microfiber mopping in large spaces using your existing WaveBrake® Mop Bucket.
With features that surpass traditional mop buckets, the new generation of WaveBrake® helps to clean floors with less effort to get the job done safer, without sacrificing quality and durability.
HYGEN™ PULSE Spray Mop provides Healthcare facilities with an ergonomic, bucket-less mopping system to help cover more square feet in less time than traditional systems.
HYGEN™ Quick-Connect Ergo Handle features an ergonomic-bend style that adjusts to meet your needs. The unique connection mechanism allows for easy, time-saving tool exchange.
HYGEN™ Microfiber Flexi-Frame conforms to curved surfaces for better pickup of dirt and debris, allowing users to clean faster and more effectively.
Made to move, built to last. Wheeled BRUTE® Containers allow you to move loads 5X easier* even over rough terrains to improve productivity and reduce the risk of injury.
Featuring a classic design and fingerprint-resistant stainless steel, the Refine waste container fits seamlessly into any commercial space for a discreet look that enhances the overall environment.
The Rubbermaid Commercial Slim Jim® containers with venting channels offer uncompromised performance in constrained spaces.
Easy mobility for material handling, general refuse, and bulk waste collection.
Innovative venting channels make lifting out liners up to 50% easier, improving productivity and reducing the risk of injury.
The Rubbermaid Commercial BRUTE® Dolly provides easy mobility and maneuverability when collecting and transporting heavy loads.
| 1 https://www.seattletimes.com/business/because-of-injury-claims-state-wants-amazons-automated-warehouses-to-pay-higher-workers-comp-premiums-than-meatpacking-or-logging-operations/
| 2 https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/work/industry-incidence-rates/industry-profiles/ | 3 https://www.sdcexec.com/safety-security/worker-safety/article/22314759/strongarm-technologies-the-warehouse-injury-epidemic-using-data-to-diagnose-the-problem | 4 https://www.travelers.com/resources/business-industries/wholesalers-distributors/employee-injury-trends-in-wholesale-distribution | 5
Mieke Koehoorn , Aleck Ostry , Shahadut Hossain & Judy Village (2011) Injury risk associated with physical demands and school environment characteristics among a cohort of custodial workers, Ergonomics, 54:8, 767-775, DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2011.592603 |
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