anthropometry

09 Mar, 26

Designing a better harvest bag: An ergonomics study from Mexico

I’ve been staying in Mexico, where limes are everywhere here—served in drinks and squeezed over nearly every dish. That made me curious about the ergonomics of harvesting them. Naturally, I was intrigued by a recent research paper by Arroyo-Huerta and colleagues examining the lime harvest. In Mexico, approximately 1.6 million workers harvest more than 6 […]
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05 May, 25

Picking the right computer mouse

Why does the mouse matter? by Caleb Leary, B.Sc.(H.K.), AE, Ergonomist How many times do you click, scroll, and move your mouse each day? Whether you’re tackling emails, editing spreadsheets, or falling down a research rabbit hole, your mouse sees a lot of action throughout the day. Using a mouse that doesn’t fit your hand […]
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28 Jul, 23

How to get a strain/sprain injury at a perfectly-adjusted workstation

I can’t honestly say that I’ve suffered a strain/sprain injury, but I know the early signs when I see them. I have the advantage of an education and 30+ years of experience, so I’m able to avoid the progression of such an issue. (Physician, heal thyself! Ergonomist, fix thine workstation!) I can, however, report that, […]
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