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Ergonomics in the floor scrubber field
What are the aspects that we think you should evaluate regarding the ergonomics of a floor scrubber
We hear more and more about ergonomics in the professional floor scrubbers field. During the first design phase manufacturing companies adopt an approach that takes into account ergonomic studies to improve both reliability and safety of cleaning machines. It is a fundamental aspect in the design of professional cleaning equipment, as these machines must be even more safer and easier to use. So let's see what you need to know and what are the aspects that we think you should evaluate regarding the ergonomics of a floor scrubber.
• Handlebar for walk-behind floor scrubbers: it must me adjustable to work in an optimal position, reducing stress and musculoskeletal disorders. This is why Comac floor scrubbers such as Igea, Vispa XS, Vispa 35, Vispa EVO and Vispa XL are equipped with adjustable handlebars.
• Working position for ride-on floor scrubbers. It must grant maximum visibility to those who use the machine. One example is the raised and decentralized working position of the Comac C range.
• Type of steering wheel for ride-on scrubber dryers. If there are controls, evaluate their position and size. Also evaluate the position of the hands on the steering wheel. The steering wheel of the Innova 55, for example, is equipped with controls designed to make the floor scrubber easy to use, comfortable and easy to handle.
• Ease of use. In fact, to be considered ergonomic, a floor scrubber must have a high level of usability, or rather, it must be easy to use. Comac machines have always stood out for their ease of use as they are equipped with intuitive controls, working program selector and innovative technologies that offer an immersive use plus unrivalled simplicity.
• Simplicity of maintenance. Comac floor scrubbers are both easy to use and simple to maintain, without forgetting the elements involved in daily maintenance which are distinguished by the yellow colour to simplify operations at the end of the shift.
• Interface: this aspect is linked to the ease of use but also to the layout, the physical qualities of the screen and the human-machine interaction. In this sense, an accurate study of ergonomics carried out during the design phase of the Comac C range has allowed an optimal adaptation of the man-machine system thanks to the working program selector and the touch-screen display available in the Bright versions.
When applying ergonomic studies in the floor scrubbers field you can increase the well-being of the people who use the machines and reduce the risk of accidents. Moreover, you can maximize performance while reducing direct and indirect costs related to decreased productivity and accidents.
