Ergonomics » Hand Tools
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Ergonomics / Case Studies : Real-life ergonomics studies conducted by universities, consulting firms, etcOver 40 resources of real-life ergonomic case studies. Examples of studies: Offices - computer workstation evaluations, keyboard & mouse use studies, direct & indirect office lighting, etc. Others - handling ladders, analysis of custodial work, work at a dairy, hand truck delivery, warehouse carrying, etc. Industry specific cases. RMI studies. Reducing the risk factors for RMIs by industry group.
- Ergonomics / Hand Tools : Guidelines for hand tool design
Biomechanical considerations in hand tool design.
- Ergonomics / References : Full text of a design guide, an ergonomics manual, lecture notes and more
Ergonomics tools and manuals. Principles of ergonomics. Universal design principles. Answers to common questions on RSI. Implementation of ergonomics controls. CTD comparison chart. Lecture notes. Ergo statistics helper. Human Factors Design Guide.
- Ergonomics / Upper Limb : Elbow, shoulder and upper limb musculoskeletal disorders
Rapid Upper Limit Assessment methodologies. Hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder musculoskeletal disorders.
- Ergonomics / Vibration : Technical resources on occupational vibration exposures
Hand / arm and whole body vibration. Symptoms of vibration white finger. Hand tool design considerations to control vibrations.
- Safety / Tools : Safety fact sheets and tips on the safe use of hand and power tools
Guidance on hand tool and power tool requirements for OSHA General Industry, Construction & Maritime Standards. Chain saw safety.
- Ergonomics / Hand Tool Design : Guidelines for hand tool design
Biomechanical considerations in hand tool design.
- Environment / Vibration : Technical resources on occupational vibration exposures
Hand / arm and whole body vibration. Symptoms of vibration white finger. Hand tool design considerations to control vibrations.
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