The way we hold our hand tools can make a big difference in preventing injuries on the job. Take a look at some Hand Tool Design Tips we have.
Ergonomic Hand Tool Design
- Are the hand tools operable with straight wrist position?
- Are your hand tools powered where feasible?
- Are the hand tools counter balanced if weight is excessive?
- Are your hand tools equipped with handles shaped to touch as much of the hand and finger as possible? Do the tools have a grip span between thumb and forefinger of less than 7.6 cm?
- Are your hand tools designed to eliminate sharp edges or ridges that might impair circulation or exert pressure on the nerves, and to eliminate pinch points?
- Are the hand tools designed to keep vibrations, torque, and “kick” within limits outlined in the Ergonomics control guide?
- Are your hand tools designed to direct any cold air exhaust away from the hand?
- Are hand tools designed to keep noise level within approved limits? If you’re answered no or just not sure about the answers to these questions,
Contact Us 613-558-5385 and ask about our Ergonomic services or you can click here to our Ergonomics web page.
Speaking of Ergonomics. With so many of us spending more time sitting in front of our computers and devices, you’ll find this article we posted about Office Posture to keep your body from feeling achy helpful.