Learn About The Most Up-To-Date News With Regards To The Underground Miners That Offered Extra Back Support

A new lumbar help seating system created for underground mine workers working loaders and haul trucks has caused in decreased injuries and fatigue.

Perth-based Modern Motor Trimmers (MMT), which specializes in suspension seat and seating products for the mining industry, has spent more than five years modifying the pneumatically-operated twin air lumbar support.

The 2 stage lumbar system is incorporated into the backrest of an ISRI premium-quality T-backed seat. It makes use of the air supply from the seat's built-in air compressor or the machine's air supply to fully pump up, supporting the operator's lumbar region and creating a buffer towards shock and jarring.

MMT is installing the lumbar system in the premium quality ISRI 150kg-rated seating range, nowadays the only product available on the market to have an adjustable back rest which can be angled for higher operator comfort and support.

Managing Director Garry Spouge, who founded MMT in 1992, said the business had refined and started to give the up-to-date seating product in ISRI seats in the last 1 year, as demand for safer and more comfortable seating technology in the underground mining sector had started.

"Safety is the most important concern for all mining companies around The great outback, and that definitely includes employee safety and comfort, which was the starting point for us in terms of growing this lumbar support system," Mr Spouge said.

"Sore and unstable backs are probably the most frequent factors for lost time injuries in the workplace, and our lower back help targets the lumbar region, stopping back injuries and ultimately on-the-job tiredness."

Mr Spouge said that MMT had already analyzed and designed a similar

T backrest for underground mining equipment, but the prototype did not have a flexible lumbar support.

"We developed the initial prototype in the middle of 1990's, but the patented system we're now using is suited to an ISRI seat which has incorporated adjustable suspension dampening to slow the seat suspension down, whereas a seat isolator reduces the forward and back jarring," he said.

"This seat was also chosen as it's the only one in manufacturing to our knowledge that reclines. Some other companies have tried to initiate the 'T' back rests, but their seats are non-reclining and this causes a difficulty when operators need to adjust it for convenience

"We're really pleased with our current model, and already the feedback we've gained has been extremely optimistic, and in particular, that it's decreasing accidents and fatigue."

Mr Spouge claims that as well as expanding operator convenience and safety, the lumbar support also assists to improve seat life by decreasing wear and tear and supporting correct posture.

"Thus, the advantages are huge, both for the operator and also the supervisor," he added.

MMT's core market niche is the supply, installation and servicing of premium suspension seats and seating items to the WA mining, developing, construction, engineering and transport sectors.

The company is Western Australia's only authorized provider and repairer for German manufacturer ISRI, which is extensively recognized as the company of the world's most advanced driver and passenger seating products.

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