Setup your Seat properly

Research shows that sprains and strains are heavily influenced by exposure to what is loosely termed ”rough rides”, whether that be in a Wheel Loader, Off Highway Truck, Scraper, Road Train or any other vehicle.

When an operator is exposed to this condition, the negative flow on effect are issues in the neck and back region (pain). This is where proper seat setup plays a major role.

Most of you know that your weight and height are critical factors at play when getting a seat ‘setup’ properly. If the seat is not specifically set up for your requirements, then it cannot possibly do the job of not only being comfortable, but fulfilling its role of preventing injury, through ‘control’ of this rough ride. That is why you’ll see MMT staff out in the field showing you how to setup your seat properly. While it may seem like a fairly straightforward task, getting it right is so important. Safe Work Australia in their publication, “ERGONOMICS FOR THE CONTROL OF SPRAINS AND STRAINS IN MINING” state, There are three major anatomical/physiological factors which need to be considered in sitting posture: 1. the posture of the spine, in particular the configuration of and pressure within the spinal discs; 2. the type and amount of muscle work required to maintain work postures (static and active) and individual fatigue levels; 3. compression of the tissues (most particularly the blood vessels and nerves) at the back of the thigh and behind the knee. MMT are always keen to ensure our customers get a comfortable ride during the day and get home in the same good condition that they left their family in. Get in touch with us for a few simple tips on how you can eliminate any back or neck pain you may be experiencing operating your trucks, bus or even your car at home.

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Why ISRI Seats?

ISRI® seats have been sold in Australia since 1977, building on history that started twenty years earlier in Lemgo Germany.

Tens of thousands of Australian drivers place their trust in the quality of ISRI® products, to not only ensure a comfortable ride, but to ensure their health & safety through proper ergonomics. But what goes into an ISRI seat to make them so special? One of the keys to the ISRI® story is the company’s commitment to research and development that takes place on every product line going to market with the ISRI® badge. At the Isringhausen Head Office and factory in Lemgo, Germany, approximately 140 people are engaged in the product research, design, testing and development process. This process focuses on ensuring every seat will stand up and perform in the field. In the Lemgo measuring and test laboratory, ISRI® seats are placed under extreme stresses that are unlikely to ever occur in the real world. It’s only when the seat passes these tests, that the ISRI® product is released for customer use. The end result is seats that meet or exceed internationally recognised ergonomic and safety standards. The company itself is certified to the ISO9001 and QS9000 Quality Standards. So next time you’re sitting on an ISRI® seat marvelling at the comfort, you'll know a bit about what goes into ensuring your smooth ride. #problemsolved #mmt