Material handling systems : design for safety and health Designing for Safety and Health

Covers the health and safety aspects of the safe handling of materials in engineering and industry. Includes information about the use of robots in the work environment for materials handling.

Introduction to Material Handling. Manual Material Handling. Power Assisted Material Handling. Conveyors. Cranes. Highway Trucks and Loading Docks. Hoist. Industrial Trucks (Forklifts). Off-Road Equipment. Railroad Cars. Rigging. Industrial Robots. Material Handling and Storage. Summary. Appendices. Glossary. Index.