THE ESSENTIALS OF MATERIAL HANDLING: MATERIAL HANDLING PLANNING AND DESIGN: CONCEPTS, TOOLS AND PRACTICES (Book) - An introductory four-chapter book covering the planning process, data gathering, graphical tools of the profession and analytical tools of the profession, including several model data gathering forms. (Also available as a binder, sku# 20108)

This free full color downloadable booklet was developed by EASE in partnership with CAL/OSHA, NIOSH and CNA; this booklet will help all companies, particularly small to mid-sized companies, recognize high-risk manual material handling work tasks and choose effective options for reducing their physical demands including: 1) Eliminating lifting from the floor and using simple transport devices like carts or dollies, 2) Using lift-assist devices like scissors lift tables or load levelers, 3) Using more sophisticated equipment like powered stackers, hoists, cranes, or vacuum assist devices, 4) Guiding your choice of equipment by analyzing and redesigning work stations and workflow.  View Interactive version .

MHI commissioned this report with Oxford Economics to quantify the economic impact that this vital industry has across all industries and regions of the United States.  That impact in 2018 amounted to more than $173.2 billion in GDP, as well as $39.3 billion in taxes to local, state and federal governments. In addition, the report found that the material handling industry supported nearly 1.6 million jobs in 2018, and workers in the industry earn $73,900 annual income on average, placing them well above the median income earners.