As a leader in the utility industry, Greenlee is focused on designing products that can help create better and safer work practices. The right tool selection means fewer injuries on the job, so you get home safely every night.
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Greenlee prides itself on incorporating ergonomics in the design of its tools, including how they are used, the environment they’re used in and how that affects the body.
Greenlee and Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) partnered together for an ergonomic field study to demonstrate how day-to-day tool use impacts the body.
Ergonomics impacts all aspects of the jobsite.
“KUB has taken initiative to provide us with these newer battery tools to focus on the health of its employees long term.”
Justin Locascio
Lineworker Apprentice
KUB
“Ergonomics is very important to me because I’m dependent on my body for providing for my family.”
Zach Hamilton
Service Technician
KUB
“We had already explored a few areas of ergonomics, but we’re opening our scope to include proper tool selection. A study like this will tell us, was it the straw that broke the camel’s back or was it the multiple actions of every single day that could have prevented that injury.”
Emily Smith
Occupational Health Team Lead
KUB
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You heard the users now let’s see the data.
In an independent study, Iowa State University’s ATHENA lab — an engineering and scientific leader in ergonomic testing — tested how Greenlee Gator Tools compare to the competition in a variety of applied ergonomic situations.
6-Ton Crimper
6-Ton Crimper
Greenlee EK425LX/EK628LX
Rated Best 6-Ton Crimper Overall from an Eight Category Performance Test
Benefits
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Rated Best 6-Ton Crimper Overall from an Eight Category Performance Test
Benefits
- Ergonomic in-line design provides reach to help get into hard-to-reach spaces protecting body contusion
- Improved grip helps eliminates unnecessary strain which leads to unnecessary fatigue
Explore the independent test results for yourself:
12-Ton Crimper
12-Ton Crimper
Greenlee EK1240LX
Rated highest for force/effort; Found best for ease of use among 12-Ton Crimpers
Benefits
Rated highest for force/effort; Found best for ease of use among 12-Ton Crimpers
Benefits
- Less muscle activation in shoulders and arms
- Higher rated grip with industry-leading single trigger design
ACSR Cutter
ACSR Cutter
Greenlee ESG45LX
Lighter and Less Energy Required Than the Tested Competition
Benefits:
• Use requires less effort and strain
• Lower amount of energy expended (Vo2) translates to getting in one more job before calling it a day
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Lighter and Less Energy Required Than the Tested Competition
Benefits:
• Use requires less effort and strain
• Lower amount of energy expended (Vo2) translates to getting in one more job before calling it a day
Explore the independent test results for yourself:
CU/AL Cable Cutter
CU/AL Cable Cutter
Greenlee ESC35LX
Lower Muscle activation: Decreases risk of injury
Benefits:
Lower Muscle activation: Decreases risk of injury
Benefits:
- Improved grip fits comfortably while helping to eliminate unnecessary strain
- Upgraded trigger design cuts down on muscle fatigue and leads to increased productivity
