Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are enormously costly to companies. Direct costs come in at $20 billion per year, while total costs are estimated between $45 to $54 billion. This does not even quantify the other mental and physical effects on the estimated 600,000 people who are involved in these serious injuries...

Manufacturing is enormously important to the world economy. In the U.S. alone, it accounts for 2.33 trillion dollars. What gets lost in this huge number is the daily grind that individuals are doing within manufacturing facilities around the world.A major part of this grind is the equipment individuals use. The...

In the spring of 2018, The Ohio State Spine Research Institute (SRI) published both a study in the journal Ergonomics on spine injuries caused from pushing people in wheelchairs and a subsequent article on their site. Their findings inform any discipline concerned with pushing and the injuries that occur from...

In 2015, the The Ohio State University Spine Research Institute (SRI) received grant funding from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) to improve workplace safety by [studying] “low back and shoulder disorders resulting from pushing and pulling activities.”[1] The long-term reason for this was to “…protect workers from disabling musculoskeletal disorders...

Casters are a preoccupation of Caster Connection. We've been doing this for over 30 years, so we are excited to talk about casters--don't judge us. We are particularly proud of our CC Vintage line and how it allows our clients to create stunning projects that are also functional. We offer...

We send this message today with a heavy heart; Greg Moore, RSM for the Northeast at Caster Connection, passed away on Tuesday, February 12th due to health complications.  Greg was a member of the Caster Connection team for 6 years and he will be greatly missed.  As details regarding services...

It’s that time of year again when Caster Connection heads out on the road to show prospects the wonder of ergonomic possibilities, and to catch up and connect with current clients.In 2019 Caster Connection is exhibiting at more trade shows than ever, and this year we’re starting out in the...

Have you ever noticed that carts vary wildly in their ease of being pushed and pulled? Many organizations try to prevent carts from being too difficult to push and pull by implementing ergonomic push/pull standards in their facilities. These standards are put in place in order to prevent ergonomic sprain...

Few things are as gratifying as using your own creative acumen to transform your space with your DIY projects. Beyond saving money, DIY projects offer you a creative outlet to produce your idea and take pride in your handiwork. Here are 5 DIY Caster Inspirations for Everyday Living. Continue reading →...

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is an excellent measure of the value of a caster. A caster with low TCO provides operators with lower cost to own over the lifetime of the product due to lower maintenance and replacement costs, vs. a product that may be cheaper upfront but with higher...