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Jun, 24
It takes two: Successfully lifting with a partner
Two-person lifting requires teamwork. This article reviews some tips for lifting and carrying with a partner.
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Nov, 23
Do anti-vibration gloves reduce vibration exposure?
This article describes how to find anti-vibration gloves that will protect workers from vibration.
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Jun, 23
An ergonomic ice cream scoop: Optimal postures for the holiday weekend
If you plan to scoop ice cream for an endless line of hungry humans this holiday weekend, your wrists will be screaming for attention. This article includes some tips, and a review of a new scooping tool, said to improve scooping posture. Before you begin scooping, a few tips: Everyone has a favourite ice cream […]
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Jun, 22
Exoskeletons…not just for beetles anymore
We have acquired a back exoskeleton for trials, and we have been toting it around to our regular clients to see how and where it works best. This particular model is the LiftSuit by Auxivo, and it was generously provided on a trial by DKY Group (www.dky-group.com). The Liftsuit is a “passive” exoskeleton, which means […]
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May, 22
Crazy little things called gloves
The skin on our bare hands provides an ideal grip for handling most objects in day-to-day life. Our palms and fingers are relatively tough, grippy, and sensitive to heat and pressure. For many tasks, bare-handed is the way to go. Most people can’t imagine wearing gloves to type, use a pen, brush our teeth or […]
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May, 22
What is the most ergonomic method to pull weeds?
what is the most ergonomic way to pull weeds?
Product review: Snow shovels
As ergonomists, we’re especially curious about all those products that are marketed as “ergonomically designed”. We recently bought two “ergo” snow shovels, and Kirsten volunteered to rate them, in comparison with a traditional shovel. You might see her review on our Linked in page and on our Facebook page. But if you’d rather read about it, then […]
Answering tough questions: How Applied Ergonomics Research can Benefit your Company
Does your company see itself as “leading edge”? Is “R&D” built into your process? If so, are you applying this approach to ergonomics and strain/sprain injury prevention? Applied research allows you to examine information about specific problems within your company. Research can lead to better work processes, ergonomics awareness and skills, and innovation. As practitioners, […]