Caster Concepts Inc. (CasterConcepts.com) has announced the addition of three new products to its popular ergonomic and health and safety line of casters, wheels, rigs and tread designed to reduce the leading causes of workplace injuries. The Albion-based manufacturer recently unveiled the Swivel on Swivel Caster, which reduces the amount of force needed to turn and maneuver a cart, and to start rolling a cart when all the wheels are not parallel. The Drive Caster™ integrates an electric motor with an industrial caster to create a single unit that can be easily added to carts, racks, or just aboutanything that rolls on casters. With a mere flip of a switch, operators can effortlessly move heavy loads without fear of injury. The Total Lock Brake locks a caster and eliminates all movement, including swiveling and wheel turning, creating a system that could render popular floor lock brakes obsolete. Each of the new Caster Concepts’ products significantly reduces exertion and the risk of injuries from over-exertion such as pushing and pulling. Over-exertion is the leading cause of workplace injuries in the United States, costing businesses more than $15 billion. "When companies are looking for productivity, it’s important that they work smarter rather than harder. Generally, harder work leads to increase in the injury rate and increased costs to the company," said Dr. William Dobbins, president and CEO of Caster Concepts. "The right wheels and casters can play an important part in cutting down on such workplace incidents. With thousands of projects under our belt, we’re very qualified to offer solutions that can make a huge difference for our consumers." Here’s a look at the other products in the Caster Concepts ergonomic and health and safety line developed since 2014. ErgoMaxx: The newest edition to the Caster Concepts ergonomic line, ErgoMaxx is […]