Pre-Installation Considerations - Datalogic Magellan 9800i Product Reference Manual

Site Preparation and Installation

Pre-Installation Considerations

This manual does not cover all factors relating 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,
comfortable 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
procedures can reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries, but not eliminate it.
Although there are currently no formal guidelines for checkstand ergonomics, the Food
Marketing Institute (FMI), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 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, OSHA and NIOSH at the addresses listed at the end of these recommendations.
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