Push-pull task design resource

Pushing and pulling is involved in many tasks and jobs in a wide variety of industries.  In order to avoid injuries and optimize efficiency it is important to properly design pushing and pulling tasks.  A good online resource that explains the ergonomics of material handling in general and then goes into the details of pushing and pulling tasks is called “The Ergonomics of Material Handling:  Pushing and Pulling Tasks”.  If you’re looking for a better understanding of pushing and pulling task design I’d suggest reviewing this white paper by Darcor.