Design

27 Apr, 26

Ergonomics and all that Jazz

From the audience, it looks like the hard part of music is artistic, but from an ergonomics perspective the hard part is physical: long practice sessions, sustained postures, and repetitive demands that accumulate quietly until they become pain, lost practice time, or altered technique. International Jazz Day (April 30) is a good reminder that musicians […]
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30 Mar, 26

Celebrate Springs (the season AND the mechanical device)

If you’ve been following along, you know I can’t resist a good pun. Now that spring has sprung, it’s a good time to highlight how mechanical springs are used to support ergonomic design. In ergonomics, springs are often used to control force, maintain optimal working height, absorb vibration, or assist movement. Each of these functions […]
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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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Image shows a man operating a snowblower with text "Choosing a Snowblower: Ergonomics Buyer's Guide
01 Dec, 25

Choosing a Snowblower: Ergonomics Buyer’s Guide

Clearing snow doesn’t have to be back-breaking work. If you’re considering a new snowblower, choosing one with the right ergonomic and safety features can make winter maintenance safer, easier, and far less physically demanding. From adjustable handles and self-propelled designs to low-vibration operation and user-friendly controls, the right equipment can help prevent injuries and keep workers comfortable all season long.
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10 Jun, 25

Lift assist devices

written by Christina Timmons Credit to Joey Prange MS HFE, AEP,  Tesla (Presented at the Applied Ergonomics Conference, 2025, in Orlando, Florida) Lift assist image above used with permission of Givens Engineering Inc., London, ON. From an ergonomics standpoint, lift assists offer a mechanical advantage for lifting awkward and heavy loads. The goal when implementing […]
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