Greenlee Develops Industry-first Ergonomics Laboratory

Ergo Lab

Greenlee has launched an industry-first ergonomics laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment to identify a tool's ergonomic value through scientific testing, measurement and analysis. This analysis will help electrical tools users, along with purchasing officers and decision-makers, determine the best tools to use on the job.

"This new ErgoLab will give Greenlee the ability to analyze and deliver objective data and offer all our business units the ability to quantify a "tool's worth," says Raffi Elchemmas, Tool Ergonomist at Greenlee. "By having the ability to compare muscle efforts against ergonomic qualities, it allows tool users and decision-makers to see and understand the short- and long-term health and safety benefits. This insight makes the purchasing decision process that much easier."

Using electromyography analysis equipment and ergonomic evaluation software, Greenlee researchers are able to measure and record the amount of electrical activity produced by the skeletal muscles. In addition to this, they will also be able to collect grip strength and biofeedback information such as heart rate, ECG Waveform, and skin temperature.

The lab is located at company headquarters in Rockford, IL. A mobile version of the ErgoLab has also been developed to offer jobsite analysis, allowing ergonomists to bring the testing equipment to customers' jobsite, whether in their building, leaning out of a bucket or climbing up a pole for onsite analysis.

"The idea came about when our ergonomics analysts saw the need to improve the quality of life for the next generation of utility and electrical workers. Our team began to identify the initial point of injuries and trace many repetitive and long-term injuries back to ergonomic issues that can be fixed through redesigning, reengineering and improving work practices", says Jeff Smith, Greenlee’s Director of Engineering.

Greenlee ErgoLab will be sharing testing results through ergo data sheets on specific tools and published white papers.

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Federal Governemnt Launches Call for Proposals for the Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative

The federal governemnt has officially launched a c all for proposals (CFP) for the Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI). The initiative’s 2022 CFP will help fund new and innovative projects that aim to increase awareness and knowledge of ZEVs and charging and refueling infrastructure thereby increasing public confidence in these vehicles and their economic and environmental benefits.

Natural Resources Canada will provide funding through non-repayable contributions of between 50 and 75 percent of the total eligible project costs, with a maximum funding of up to $300,000 per project. The CFP will close on August 18, 2022.

OmniCable Joins ETIM North America

Omnicable joins ETIM ETIM North America announced that OmniCable has joined the product classification standards organization. Headquartered in West Chester, PA, OmniCable has 24 locations throughout North America, and also owns Houston Wire & Cable (HWC). The company partners with many electrical manufacturers and only sells to distributors.

According to John Dean, Director of Marketing & E-Commerce, OmniCable/HWC, “The wire and cable industry is often called commodities, but there are very distinct features and attributes for the different products our manufacturers produce.

Atkore Inc. Announces Acquisition of United Poly Systems

Atkore United Poly Systems Atkore Inc. announced that it has acquired United Poly Systems, a manufacturer of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pressure pipe and conduit, primarily serving telecom, water infrastructure, renewables, and energy markets.

“We are pleased to complete the acquisition of United Poly Systems, which strengthens Atkore’s product portfolio, expands our manufacturing capacity and further enables us to meet HDPE customers’ needs,” stated John Pregenzer, President of Atkore’s Electrical business. “HDPE pipe and conduit is a growing market that is expected to benefit from U.S. infrastructure legislation, and United Poly Systems is a great addition to Atkore. We welcome these employees and look forward to working together to continue to serve and support our customers.”

Canadian Electrical Contractor Discussion Group: Can You Count the Deficiencies?

EIN CECD 400 Have you ever been called to fix the work of a 'handyman'?

"Was supposedly done by a"certified ' electrician....told the homeowner that he got a $266 permit....no record at TSBC. Can you count the deficiencies?"

"There is a second panel change in the triplex also.......even more deficiencies. Think the guy was a glorified handyman. Ones not obvious: 240 BB heat hooked up 120....drier on 2p20....range on 2p50....water heater fed with 2c14 Bx on 2p15."

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