SAFETY &
ERGONOMICS

Safety to prevent accidents. Ergonomics for a healthier workforce.

In a manufacturing setting, safety and ergonomics play critical roles in ensuring both the well-being of workers and the efficiency of operations. Safety measures are essential to prevent accidents and injuries, which not only protect workers but also minimize downtime and associated costs. Ergonomics focuses on designing workspaces and tasks to fit the capabilities and limitations of workers, thereby reducing strain and fatigue. By prioritizing safety and ergonomics, manufacturers can foster a healthier workforce, improve productivity, and maintain regulatory compliance, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and successful operation.

Safety Training

Henry M. Wood brings Ross electrical and fluid power machine safeguarding training programs to your business. This comprehensive approach to evaluating and designing safety controls systems is critical in the overall success of a safety program.

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Machine Controls

Henry M. Wood helps you create a safer workplace with systems that can be applied to a wide variety of machinery used in the manfuacturing and process industries.

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Machine Safety

Henry M. Wood assesses environmental safety using established industry standards. Learn how we evaluate your equipment for safety to create the optimally safe environment for employees.

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Scissor lift with conveyors on either side
Industrial Manipulators

Ergonomically designed, operator controlled industrial manipulators utilize clamps or vacuum power to grasp items and allow safe movement of objects.

    • Multi-axis machines
    • Weight capacities to over 1,000 lbs.
    • Ceiling for floor mounted
    • Custom end effectors designed for efficient positioning and handling of parts
Enclosed Track Cranes & Jibs

Move large items in compact spaces where a traditional crane cannot be installed.

    • Pre-engineered, modular systems
    • Electric or air festoon for bridge and runway
    • Capacity to 4,000 lbs., width to 34 feet, length as required
    • Ceiling or floor supported
Assembly Automation Components

Pneumatic and air/oil press components or complete systems with controls ready for tooling.

    • Vibratory feeders
    • Screw driving equipment
    • Turn-key systems by integrators utilizing a wide range of components and technologies
Lift Tables

Raise large loads with a lift table tailored to your facility. Many styles, deck sizes, heights, and capacities available.

    • Hydraulic or pneumatic operation
    • Turntables, tilt lifts, pallantizers
    • Custom designs available
Hoists, Lifters, and Balancers

[Get underneath large items.] Many configurations and capacities for use with enclosed track cranes and jibs.

    • Air hoists
    • Electric hoists
    • Cable hoists
    • Vacuum lifters
    • Balancers
Work Stations

[Industrial Work stations]

    • Height adjustable mechanical fixutre bases on casters
    • Standard electrical package with options available
    • Standard pneumatic package with options available

Case Studies

Case Studies

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Sidewalk Lift for Hotel Basement Access

This case study by Autoquip looks at how Autoquip and Henry M. Wood solved a unique problem for a Cleveland hotel with the Autoquip Sidewalk Lift.