DECEMBER 20249ENHANCING WORKPLACE EFFICIENCY & SAFETY WITH LIFTING TABLESINDIA'S URBAN GROWTH DRIVES ANNUAL LOGISTICS SUPPLY TO 60M SQ. FT.In the industrial and manufacturing sectors, ergonomic solutions that improve safety, productivity, and efficiency are invaluable. Among these, lifting tables have emerged as a fundamental tool, aiding in tasks ranging from loading and unloading to material handling and serving as adjustable work surfaces.The Purpose and Advantages of Lifting TablesThe primary purpose of lifting tables is to enable smooth and safe handling of materials by adjusting the height of the work surface to suit the task. This adaptability allows employees to perform various tasks without unnecessary bending, lifting, or awkward postures. For industries where manual handling and repetitive movements are a daily necessity, such as manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics, lifting tables offer substantial ergonomic advantages. By reducing the need for employees to bend or reach, these tables help lower the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, a significant contributor to workplace absenteeism.Moreover, lifting tables contribute to higher productivity by minimizing worker fatigue and streamlining tasks. Improving Employee Well-being and Reducing FatigueEmployee health and well-being are essential for maintaining a productive work environment. Tasks that require frequent heavy lifting, awkward positions, or prolonged standing can result in strain, fatigue, and eventual injury. Lifting tables are designed with ergonomic considerations, allowing tasks to be performed at comfortable heights and reducing strain on the back and shoulders. By enabling workers to maintain better posture, lifting tables reduce the likelihood of repetitive strain injuries, increasing job satisfaction and reducing sick leave. India's rapid urban development, strong infrastructure expansion, and economic progress have together created substantial demand, enhancing construction efforts in the industrial and logistics sector and supply, which is expected to exceed 60 million square feet each year in the coming 3-4 years.According to a report by Savills India, a global real estate advisory firm, "On an average, 3.4 percent to 6.7 percent increase in construction costs for general manufacturing and 4.8 percent to 6.7 percent for grade-a warehousing were registered between H1 2020 and H1 2024."The report further said, "Among cities, Kolkata recorded the highest escalation for General Manufacturing costs at 6.7 percent, followed closely by Chennai (6.5 percent). For Grade-A Warehousing, Chennai led the surge with a 6.7 percent increase, with Bengaluru and Hyderabad each witnessing a 6 percent rise.""This increase can be attributed to the rise in the prices of crude oil, steel, aluminium, cement, labour, equipment rentals and costs of plumbing and fixtures," the report said.Sumit Rakshit, Managing Director, Project Management Services, Savills India said, "India is emerging as a global manufacturing hotspot. We expect construction costs for industrial and warehousing projects to increase marginally over the next 3-4 years".
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