Learn About The Most Up-To-Date Information With Regards To The Underground Miners That Supplied Increased Back Protection

A new lumbar assist seating system developed for underground mine workers working loaders and haul trucks has resulted in reduced injuries and stress.

Perth-based Modern Motor Trimmers (MMT), which specializes in suspension seats and seating products for the mining market, spent over five years modifying the pneumatically-operated twin air lumbar support.

The 2 stage lumbar system is integrated into the backrest of an ISRI premium-quality T-backed seat. It uses the air supply from the seat's integrated air compressor or the machine's air supply to fully inflate, to support the operator's lumbar region and generating a buffer against shock and jarring.

MMT is installing the lumbar system in the premium quality ISRI 150kg-rated seating range, currently the only product on the market to have an adaptable back rest which can be angled for increased operator comfort and assistance.

Garry Spouge, Managing Director who founded MMT in 1992, said the company had refined and started to give the innovative seating product in ISRI seats in the last 12 months, as desire for safer and more comfortable seating technology in the underground mining sector had grown.

"Security is the primary priority for all mining companies around The great outback, and that obviously includes staff safety and wellbeing, which was the starting issue for us when it comes to developing this lumbar support system," Mr Spouge said.

"Sore and unstable backs are probably the most common reasons for lost time incidents in the workplace, and our lower back support focuses on the lumbar region, avoiding back injuries and ultimately on-the-job stress."

Mr Spouge said that MMT had already researched and manufactured a similar

T backrest for underground mining products, but the prototype did not have an adjustable lumbar support.

"We created the first prototype in the mid 1990's, but the patented system we're now using is suited to an ISRI seat which has built-in adjustable suspension decreasing to slow the seat suspension down, while a seat isolator lessens the forward and back jarring," he said.

"This seat was also selected as it's the only one in production to our knowledge that reclines. Some other manufactures have tried to start the 'T' back rests, but their seats are non-reclining and this causes a problem when operators have to modify it for comfort

"We're really blissful with our current design, and already the response we've gained has been very positive, and particularly, that it's eliminating accidental injuries and tiredness."

Mr Spouge claims that as well as increasing operator comfort and security, the lumbar support also helps to enhance seat life by eliminating wear and tear and promoting correct posture.

"Thus, the benefits are substantial, either for the operator and also the employer," he added.

MMT's core market niche is the offer, setting up and maintenance of premium suspension seats and seating items to the WA mining, building, construction, engineering and transport sectors.

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

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