Pre-Installation Considerations - Datalogic Magellan 8300 Product Reference Manual

Pre-Installation Considerations

Product Reference Guide
Figure 6. Produce Bar and Produce Rail
It should be noted that the scope of this manual does not encom-
pass all factors related to worker safety and checkstand design. It
does, however, offer a list of considerations that may be helpful in
ensuring greater safety and productivity. Careful planning using
these general guidelines should result in a more efficient, comfort-
able work environment.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the incidence of
repetitive motion injuries has increased dramatically in recent years.
Checkstand design and scanner installation and operation proce-
dures can reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries, but not elim-
inate it.
Although there are currently no formal guidelines for checkstand
ergonomics, the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the National
Institute of Occupational Safety (NIOSH) of the Department of Health
and Human Services have released the reports listed at the end of
these recommendations. These reports contain useful suggestions
for ergonomic improvement of checkstand designs and scanner
installation, maintenance and usage. Portions of the reports are
summarized below. For copies of the complete reports, or to inquire
about any modifications to the recommendations, contact FMI and
NIOSH at the addresses listed at the end of these recommendations.
Pre-Installation Considerations
Produce
Bar Option
Produce
Rail Option
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