Reduce material handling injuries in Moncton

An Ongoing Challenge for Businesses in the Region

Manual materials handling plays a central role in many New Brunswick sectors: distribution, logistics, construction, industrial manufacturing. Although essential, these tasks expose workers daily to significant physical strain, repeated lifting, prolonged bent postures, and cumulative loads over demanding work shifts.

The outcome is well documented: musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and particularly lower back injuries, are among the most frequent causes of work stoppages in manufacturing and logistics companies in the Moncton area. Beyond the human impact, these injuries lead to significant direct and indirect costs for employers — staff replacement, productivity loss, insurance premiums, and return-to-work management.

"Preventing an injury is consistently less costly than managing its human, organizational, and financial consequences."

The LiftSuit: A Practical Ergonomic Solution

The LiftSuit is a passive exoskeleton — meaning it has no motorization or external power source — designed to assist workers during lifting tasks and trunk bending. Lightweight and discreet, it integrates naturally with existing workwear and requires no complex technical training.

Its operating principle is based on mechanical load transfer: when bending forward, the device redistributes part of the effort normally absorbed by the lower back muscles and hip joints. For the worker, this translates into a noticeable reduction in muscle fatigue throughout the day, better posture during repetitive lifting cycles, and, over time, a lower risk of chronic injury.

Unlike bulky equipment that limits freedom of movement, the LiftSuit was developed to support — not restrict — professional movements. It adapts to real-world field conditions, making it a particularly relevant solution in dynamic environments where spaces and postures vary continuously.

Why This Solution Is Relevant for New Brunswick Employers

Companies based in Moncton and across the region benefit from a favourable context for adopting innovative ergonomic solutions. The concentration of distribution centres, industrial facilities, and active job sites creates real demand for effective prevention tools that can be deployed quickly at scale.

Beyond injury prevention, integrating ergonomic equipment like the LiftSuit addresses several strategic priorities: improving working conditions to retain employees in a tight labour market, highlighting health and safety efforts to teams and partners, and reducing operating costs related to accidents and absenteeism.

For HSE leaders and operations managers, the case is both human and economic. A physically healthier workforce is a more productive, more engaged workforce and less likely to generate unexpected costs.

Test Before You Decide: Our Evaluation Program

At Exosquelettes Canada, we offer companies a rental and trial program that allows them to evaluate the LiftSuit directly in their work environment, under real usage conditions. This approach makes it possible to gather concrete feedback from workers, observe effects on posture and fatigue, and make an informed investment decision backed by measurable data.

We believe adopting an ergonomic solution should be based on conviction, not marketing promises alone. That is why we support each organization through a structured process of evaluation, training, and follow-up.