The Load Carrier for Labour addresses the lack of equipment for workers in third world countries. Locals in third world countries are still going through life like their ancestors did generations and generations ago, so it's easy to see how an invention like the Load Carrier for Labour will drastically improve working life for many.
Designed by Vikram Dinubhai Panchal, the Load Carrier for Labour was created for Core77 Design Awards in which it won in the products and equipment category. By aiming to prevent various occupational hazards, it will facilitate three methods of lifting and shifting of the loads by worker. It is made out of cane, plastic and metal materials.
Third World Worker Equipment
The Load Carrier for Labour Helps Prevent Occupational Hazards
Trend Themes
1. Third World Worker Equipment - The trend of creating equipment designed for workers in third world countries, which is an opportunity for innovative manufacturers to develop products addressing the unique needs of the global economy.
2. Occupational Safety - The trend of addressing occupational hazards in underdeveloped regions through innovative designs like the Load Carrier for Labour, which offers opportunities for companies to develop environmentally-conscious designs.
3. Sustainable Work Equipment - The trend of developing sustainable equipment like the Load Carrier for Labour, an opportunity for businesses to focus on sustainable production and efforts to reduce carbon footprint.
Industry Implications
1. Manufacturing - The manufacturing industry can create and market affordable safety equipment where there are none, promoting both innovation and social welfare.
2. Agriculture - The agriculture industry, which employs a significant portion of the workforce in third world countries can create more efficient and sustainable farming practices through equipment innovation, like the Load Carrier for Labour.
3. Environmental Sustainability - In the wake of increased demand for sustainability, companies can adopt this trend by developing equipment that conserves natural resources and minimizing carbon footprint, such as the Load Carrier for Labour.