Manufacturer of food packaging work environment improvement

How to safely and ergonomically refill labels into packaging machines?

Berry Superfos Randers is a busy company that produces packaging for food around the clock. Some of the products have labels embedded in the process. However, the process of filling labels into the machines was a challenge because it was inappropriate for both the employees' safety and ergonomics.

Previously, employees had to lift boxes of labels up a flight of stairs to be able to put labels in the machine, but this was not safe. At the same time, the machines had to be loaded with labels at several different heights, which resulted in many inappropriate working positions.

Custom-designed work platforms with adjustable stops

Translyft manufactured some smaller work platforms that have several built-in stops, which ensures that employees can work at an ergonomically correct working height, regardless of the height at which the labels must be filled.

The work platforms were placed by the machines instead of the stairs, and a table was put onto the platform so that both employee and labels are lifted to the correct height at the same time.

Enhanced workplace safety and improved ergonomics

The implementation of the work platforms eliminated the risk of falls associated with carrying labels up stairs and reduced physical strain by allowing employees to work at optimal heights. This led to a safer and more comfortable working environment.