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Ask the Experts: Ergonomics and Tool Selection
Industrial Ergonomics November 21, 2019If you missed our last webinar with Marty Frame on Ergonomic Principles in Design and Choice of the Correct Hand Tool it’s available now for review. Marty gave us a wonderful presentation on how improper too use for a specific task can obstruct blood flow, inflame tendons and increase muscle fatigue, all of which canContinue reading
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Eye Protection and Workplace Eye Wellness Month Your eyesight is valuable. Eyes are still are an area of the body that is often not repairable once damage has occurred. This delicate area of our bodies does so much for us yet we take it for granted. Typically, you protect your eyes on the job withContinue reading
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What Tool Is Used To Measure The Grip Force For A Task While On The Job Site Performing Ergo Or Job Analyses?
Ergonomics, Industrial Ergonomics, Industrial Rehab, Physical Demands Testing, Uncategorized June 17, 2011The answer depends on the type of grip used. And, there is no universally accepted method to do so but here goes. If the grip is for lifting, then measure the tare weight to lift the object from the floor using a force gauge and hook. The force will equate to the amount of gripContinue reading