LASHING TOOL
Container lashers are responsible for fastening and unfastening
containers on board of ships. As it is a physically demanding
job, the work can cause a lot of strain on the body of the
workers. CEPA, in need of solutions for avoiding this strain
reached out to the Antwerp Design factory.
Using in-situ studies, ergonomics and material knowledge different iterations led to a final design made out of a specific type of aluminium to reduce weight, but keep the load capacity.
Using in-situ studies, ergonomics and material knowledge different iterations led to a final design made out of a specific type of aluminium to reduce weight, but keep the load capacity.
Validating the prototype
The container lashers themselves gave a lot of input leading to the final design. There went a lot of thought in every form aspect of the final design, so that every form aspect has a specific function related to ergonomics and the use cases.By using this new tool, physical strain will be limited and the lashers can make rotating movements more easily. The prototype has been finalized and is being rolled out gradually as we speak. Thanks to this cocreation with workers, academia and physiotherapists, the container lashers will experience a huge improvement in practising their craft.
- Francis Dams
- Brent Van Camp
- CEPA cv
