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Construction environments are typically high-risk for injury and while the "Focus Four" highlights common hazards for workers, it leaves off another important factor - back injury.

Construction health and safety utilizes a variety of personal protective equipment (PPE) and procedures to mitigate risk on site. With the addition of newer wearable technologies, more and more teams are implementing exoskeleton tools in their kits to add additional measures to protect against musculoskeletal lower back pain and injury.

Areas and tasks most common for exoskeleton use:

Exoskeletons for Loading/Unloading

Loading and unloading tools and materials from trucks to work sites is a frequent task for construction workers and one not always viable for help from equipment. The addition of a wearable exoskeleton provides a more flexible tool for workers when performing these tasks. By providing up to 30kg (66lbs) of weight compensation and active walking assistance, workers can feel safe and less fatigued.

Exoskeletons for Lifts

Whether it's removing debris or carrying materials to a work site, construction workers perform frequent, heavy lifts throughout their day which put them at risk of injuring their backs. Exoskeleton tools can mitigate these risks with added protection and assistance in ensuring proper lifts.

Exoskeletons for Assembly & Installation Tasks

A construction exoskeleton also helps in occupational safety when it comes to assembly and installation tasks. Whether lifting heavy items like granite or scaffolding that require additional lifting support or bending over to lay tile or bricks that require lower back posture support, there are endless opportunities where a powered exo suit can help workers.

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Cray X exoskeletons for Henz Construction

HENZ Construction has equipped its construction site employees with Cray X

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"...it contributes to keeping our workers fit and healthy, which is already reflected in a decline of sick leave. On the other hand, the colleagues appreciate the fact that we are looking out fort hem and providing the best working equipment currently available.“

Mustafa Durmaz
Managing Director, HENZ Bauausführung GmbH

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Food & Beverage Logistics

In a sector where timely and precise handling of goods is paramount, the use of exoskeletons can significantly expedite the workflow and contribute to a safer and more sustainable working environment. The implementation of such advanced technology aligns with the industry's goal of optimizing operations while prioritizing the well-being of its workforce. Exoskeletons designed for lifting can provide crucial support to employees engaged in tasks such as loading and unloading heavy crates, pallets, and containers.

The physical toll put on nurses and care workers is a significant pain point of the job. By implementing a solution to add support and safety to their daily tasks, these critical roles can end a shift revitalized and ready to take on another day.

Our powered suit adds relief and support for tasks like: Lifting patients out of beds and into wheelchairs and vice-versa; assisting during examinations; for washing and changing clothes; for changing the position of bed-ridden patients; or simply for getting patients in an upright or more comfortable position.

Transportation & Baggage Handling

Whether it's by air, rail, water or truck, the transportation industry is essential to our livelihoods, but often requires a significant amount of movement and handling of goods that can put a strain on manual workers.

Our exoskeleton tools for transportation and baggage claim can add relief to a variety of tasks to add additional support and relief while maintaining (or exceeding) efficiency levels.

Warehousing & Fulfillment

The pressure on response time in order processing is a common concern for businesses today. In order to compete with demands at a healthy level, warehouses and fulfillment centers are looking for technology to help increase efficiency and maintain a healthy environment for workers. Especially with staffing issues challenging companies, creating ways to support workers with safety tools help to lessen risk of injury and opens up recs to a wider prospect pool.

Shrinking inventory and delivering goods promptly requires detailed coordination and supply chain management. In these fast-paced environments the right tools can be a differentiator in standing out from the rest in such a competitive intralogistics market.

With the advancements brought to wearable tech from German Bionic, our exoskeleton tools are the standard for bringing additional EHS support to workers and workflows that enable them to remain agile and safe.

With inflation, part shortages and shipping delays already causing challenges for manufacturers, finding and keeping talent to staff shifts is only adding to the concerns.

By implementing tools like an exoskeleton that keep workers safe, organizations can show tangible proof of their commitment to employee wellbeing, while seeing reductions in sick days and a rise in capable prospects for their labor roles.

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