A new lumbar support seating system created for underground mine employees working loaders and haul trucks has resulted in lowered injuries and stress.

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

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

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

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

"Safety is the number one priority for all mining companies around The great outback, and that certainly consists of staff safety and wellbeing, 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 typical factors for lost time injuries in the workplace, and our lower back support targets the lumbar region, preventing back injuries and ultimately on-the-job tiredness."

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

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

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

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

"We're really blissful with our current design, and currently the comments we've gained has been very positive, and in particular, that it's reducing accidental injuries and tiredness."

Mr Spouge claims that as well as improving operator convenience and security, the lumbar support also helps to improve seat life by reducing wear and tear and promoting right posture.

"Thus, the features are huge, both for the operator and also the employer," he added.

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

The business is Western Australia's only authorized supplier and repairer for German manufacturer ISRI, which is widely recognized as the company of the world's most highly developed driver and passenger seating products.

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