A new lumbar back up seating system developed for underground mine personnel operating loaders and haul trucks has resulted in reduced injuries and fatigue.
Perth-based Modern Motor Trimmers (MMT), which specializes in suspension seats and seating products for the mining market, spent over five years enhancing the pneumatically-operated twin air lumbar support.
The two-stage lumbar system is integrated into the backrest of an ISRI premium-quality T-backed seat. It uses the air supply from the seat's built-in air compressor or the machine's air supply to fully pump up, to support the operator's lumbar region and generating a buffer against shock and jarring.
MMT is setting up the lumbar system to the premium quality ISRI 150kg-rated seating range, currently the only product on the market to have an adjustable back rest which can be angled for higher operator comfort and assistance.
Garry Spouge, Managing Director who founded MMT in 1992, said the company had improved and started to furnish the innovative seating product in ISRI seats in the last 12 months, as demand for safer and more comfortable seating technology in the underground mining sector had started.
"Security is the finest priority for all mining firms around The aussie outback, and that obviously includes employee safety and comfort, which was the starting issue for us with regards to developing this lumbar support system," Mr Spouge said.
"Sore and uncertain backs are the most common reasons for lost time injuries in the workplace, and our lower back help focuses on the lumbar region, hindering back injuries and ultimately on-the-job fatigue."
Mr Spouge stated that MMT had previously researched and manufactured a similar
T backrest for underground mining equipment, but the prototype did not have an adjustable lumbar support.
"We created the very first prototype in the mid 1990's, but the patented system we're currently using is fitted to an ISRI seat which has built-in adjustable suspension dampening to slow the seat suspension down, while a seat isolator lessens the forward and back jarring," he said.
"This seat was also picked as it's the only one in production to our skills that reclines. Other manufactures have tried to initiate the 'T' back rests, but their seats are non-reclining and this causes an issue when operators have to adapt it for comfort
"We're really grateful with our newest design, and already the feedback we've gained has been extremely good, and particularly, that it's minimizing injuries and weariness."
Mr Spouge states that as well as increasing operator comfort and safety, the lumbar support also helps to enhance seat life by minimizing wear and tear and encouraging correct pose.
"Consequently, the benefits are substantial, both for the operator and also the employer," he added.
MMT's core market niche is the offer, installing and maintenance of premium suspension seats and also seating products to the WA mining, building, construction, engineering and transport sectors.
The company is Western Australia's only authorized company and repairer for German producer ISRI, which is greatly recognized as the manufacturer of the world's most sophisticated driver and passenger seating products.
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