Notes of discomfort: Study keys in on trends in marching band members’ pain

Posted on February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 by admin

Photo by Zachary C.Person, OSU Written by Steve Lundeberg. Originally posted on February 08, 2021 CORVALLIS, Ore. – Marching band members in leadership roles are more likely to feel discomfort in the neck and upper back than their less experienced bandmates, who in turn are more susceptible to left-hand pain and cognitive strain, a new Read more about Notes of discomfort: Study keys in on trends in marching band members’ pain[…]

The Ergonomics Guide for Gamers

Posted on February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 by admin

Originally Posted on December 16, 2020. You might not realise it, but the way your body rests while gaming can play a massive impact on your health. Whether you’re on console or PC, the way you play can be managed to prevent any sort of future health issues. It’s not difficult, and it will save Read more about The Ergonomics Guide for Gamers[…]

Ergonomic Considerations for Fall Harnesses When Working at Height

Posted on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 by admin

Written by Marc Dudelzak. Originally Posted on December 08, 2020. Workers who spend a great deal of time working at height depend on their fall protection PPE harnesses. They want their gear to be comfortable and lightweight, not hot and heavy. Some harnesses can claim they are lighter weight, but that doesn’t always equate to Read more about Ergonomic Considerations for Fall Harnesses When Working at Height[…]

What to consider for women’s ergonomic safety on the farm

Posted on January 4, 2021January 5, 2021 by admin

Written by Grace Connatser. Originally Posted on December 10, 2020 With women now making up 36% of total producers in the US, it’s important to consider extra precautions and prevention strategies to keep women safe in an industry that was largely built for men. Charlotte Halverson, a registered nurse and clinical director for the AgriSafe Network, Read more about What to consider for women’s ergonomic safety on the farm[…]

How to Configure Your Mouse For Comfort

Posted on December 21, 2020January 5, 2021 by admin

Written by Simon Batt. Originally Posted on November 8, 2020 The mouse is a key accessory for using a PC, but people don’t pay enough attention to them and hurt their wrists and hands as a result. If you have an aching hand after a hard day of work and play, you may need to make some Read more about How to Configure Your Mouse For Comfort[…]

Do’s and Don’ts for Hoist and Crane Operation

Posted on December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 by admin

Written By John Sprovieri. Originally Posted on October 5, 2020. Hoists and cranes boost productivity, improve ergonomics and reduce damage to parts and assemblies. That’s not to say, however, that assemblers can take a cavalier attitude toward these devices. Here are some do’s and don’ts for using hoists and cranes. Do read the ASME/ANSI Read more about Do’s and Don’ts for Hoist and Crane Operation[…]

NASA Has Just Unveiled a Brand-New Space Toilet—And It Costs $23 Million

Posted on November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 by admin

A diagram explaining how the new “space toilet” works. Photo: Courtesy of James Blair/NASA Written By Dan Avery. Originally Posted on October 6, 2020. An 8,000-pound cargo ship docked on the International Space Station Monday morning, bringing aboard a bevy of gourmet delights. The shipment included Genoa salami, smoked Gouda, brie, cherry tomatoes, and chocolate-covered cranberries—plus Read more about NASA Has Just Unveiled a Brand-New Space Toilet—And It Costs $23 Million[…]

What’s New With Cordless Tools

Posted on November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 by admin

Photo Courtesy of Panasonic Assem-bly Tools Written by Jim Camillo. Originally posted on June 10, 2020 Few technologies achieve widespread manufacturing acceptance in their original form. Most require some sort of modification before they begin to be regularly used on an assembly line. A good example is cordless power tools, which didn’t become commonplace in manufacturing Read more about What’s New With Cordless Tools[…]

Ergonomic Design: Inside Logitech’s Push For Comfort In Tech

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 by admin

Photo: Courtesy of Logitech Written By Jeff Link. Originally posted on June 18, 2020 If you imagine yourself in a pool of water, if you completely relax, your body would go into a disposition where your hands are almost in the handshake position — because that’s where there’s the least pressure on them.” Floating in a Read more about Ergonomic Design: Inside Logitech’s Push For Comfort In Tech[…]

New Diesel Forklifts Elevate Ergonomics and Productivity

Posted on October 12, 2020October 26, 2020 by admin

Written By Josh Bond. Originally posted on August 10, 2020 Adlam Engineering is a manufacturer of industrial machine components for the mining and general industrial sectors. The company specializes in rebuilding mining equipment, as well as the engineering, design and manufacture of alternative and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts for surface and underground mining. Two new Read more about New Diesel Forklifts Elevate Ergonomics and Productivity[…]