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Samuel is CEO and co-founder of Robotiq. His mission is to free human hands from repetitive tasks. He is also the author of Lean Robotics: A Guide to Making Robots Work in Your Factory. He lives in Québec City with his wife and four children.

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Ergonomics 101 for factory managers

If your team stacks boxes all day, ergonomics shouldn’t be an afterthought; it should be the first thing you think about.

Manual palletizing is one of the most physically demanding jobs on the factory floor. Day in and day out, workers lift heavy loads, twist awkwardly, and reach above shoulder height—all of which are major ergonomic red flags. These risks aren’t just uncomfortable; they can lead to serious injuries, chronic pain, and costly downtime.

Let’s walk through the basics every factory manager should know to create a safer, more sustainable work environment.

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jun 13, 2025 in Automation. 3 min read time
Ergonomics 101 for factory managers

If your team stacks boxes all day, ergonomics shouldn’t be an afterthought; it should be the first thing you think about.

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Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jun 13, 2025
Read more 3 min read time
Debunking the “20-pound rule”: Why weight isn’t the only risk in manual lifting

"Is it under 20 pounds? Then it’s fine to lift." That myth has lived too long on factory floors.In reality, the dangers of...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jun 10, 2025
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What is the NIOSH Composite Lifting Index?

Manual palletizing might look simple. But behind every lift is a set of forces, postures, and risks that add up fast,...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jun 05, 2025
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From injury to innovation: Why manual palletizing is ripe for automation

On paper, palletizing looks like a basic task: stack boxes, repeat. In reality, it’s one of the most injury-prone jobs in...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on May 29, 2025
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The hidden costs of manual palletizing

Musculoskeletal injuries don’t always show up on the production report—but they hit hard where it hurts: your workforce, your...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on May 15, 2025
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Can your business afford to ignore ergonomics?

Let’s get straight to it: ergonomic injuries aren’t just a “safety” problem. They’re a business problem—one that quietly chips...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Apr 29, 2025
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Out of hands? Out of time? Why automation is no longer optional

Labor shortages aren’t a short-term hiccup—they’re the new normal. If you’re still counting on “things going back to normal,”...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Apr 17, 2025
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Unlock flexible automation with the Lean Robotics method

Automation doesn’t have to be complex to be powerful. That’s the foundation of Lean Robotics—and the key to a long-term...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Apr 15, 2025
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Custom vs. pre-engineered solutions: what’s the smarter move for palletizing?

Adding automation to your end-of-line shouldn't feel like launching a rocket. But for many manufacturers, choosing between...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Apr 08, 2025
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