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Workplace injury in the food processing industry

Musculoskeletal disorders [MSDs] continue to be the most reported cause of ill-health in manufacturing, with food and drink processors reporting 1.3% of total cases.

Around 19,000 workers in food and drink manufacturing, 5% of the workforce, suffer from workplace ill health caused or made worse by work.
Almost 60% of occupational ill health involves musculoskeletal injury such as back injury from repetitive lifting or work-related upper limb disorders (WRULDs) from repetitive tasks.

Some injuries can result from a single lift, but more commonly, long term injuries develop because of repetitive lifting and carrying.

High-risk activities in the food processing industry include:

• Repetitive manual handling of produce
• Awkward postures and working positions
• Packing products
• Handling drink containers such as kegs, casks and crates
• Stacking and unstacking containers
• Lifting, carrying and pushing heavy produce

The right exoskeleton can reduce the number of high risk bending, stretching, and reaching combined with awkward postures. The suit will reduce the stress on the body and muscles from over-exertion and lower the risk of a workplace injury occurring.

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There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to implementing exoskeletons. Multiple factors such as impact, budget, perceived support, and comfort should be taken into consideration as part of a holistic evaluation.

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Exoskeleton benefits for the food industry

Reduce the risk of ergonomic injury by up to 70%

Reduce sick leave and absenteeism

Improve productivity and employee retention

Reduce business costs

Data analysis can predict emerging business risks

Trial exoskeletons to assess suitability

Record metrics specific to your business

Transform employee engagement with wellbeing solutions

AI monitoring for continued evaluation

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What people say about our ergonomic safety tech

The feedback from our XPO colleagues using the exoskeletons during the pilot was hugely positive. Wearers reported significantly less fatigue and effort required in routine handling activities, which has supported the decision to expand the use and invest in the equipment for the benefit of our colleagues. Additionally, we found that the exoskeleton assists in forming good postural habits that will benefit the wearer even while not using the equipment.

Alan Fox

Head of Health and Safety, XPO Logistics, UK and Ireland

Operation managers can obtain context rich information to get a better picture of all the resources in the plant and acquire a deeper feel for the real impact of daily operations of the workforce.

Alfonso Melón Nicolas

Industrial organisation leader, +22 years of experience, Bridgestone

Where we normally needed three persons, now one person can do the job and deliver everything with good quality.

Ard van Klaveren

Owner Van Klaveren Plant

When working with the SoftExo Hold exoskeleton, I no longer have back pain at the end of the shift. I no longer have back pain.

Clemens Ließ

Employee at a logistics company

The support when lifting from a crouching position to standing, and the resulting easier way of working, is impressive!

Employees at ALDI

In the beginning, the exoskeleton was unfamiliar. In the meantime, I've noticed that I'm more aware of the lifting movements with the SoftExo.

Employees at COOP

When working with the SoftExo, I no longer have back pain at the end of the work shift.

Employees at HERMES

With the Laevo FLEX we can produce for longer with the same people. Tasks we could sustain for two hours only, we can now do for four hours per day.

Kick Spaargaren (Employee Van Klaveren Plant)

Employee Van Klaveren Plant

An in-depth evaluation with wearables helped us to understand the impact of exoskeletons on our workers during real operations and plan a step-by-step rollout.

Luca Di Stefano

Head of network devices, IoT and Robotics, e-distribuzione

A substantial advantage is that we are informed when the signals of our body change and can reflect on the situation.

Peter Gertischke

Head of data and engineering, e.on

The Laevo FLEX is literally a life saver! The last years I could not to look to the future positively, but with the Laevo FLEX I am looking forward to my future again. I can keep working all day without pain or fatigue after work. With the Laevo FLEX I feel free. My free time is valuable again!

Rudy