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Nov, 23
Do anti-vibration gloves reduce vibration exposure?
This article describes how to find anti-vibration gloves that will protect workers from vibration.
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Oct, 22
Exoskeleton Conference Summary
by Callum Murphy Last week, Alex and I participated in an Exoskeleton Conference presented by CRE-MSD. If you’re interested in more details, the slides can be found here: Manual Handling: Where Exoskeletons Fit Within Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Prevention Strategies | Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (CRE-MSD) | University of Waterloo […]
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Sep, 22
What to wear? Can a uniform be “ergonomic”?
Wearing a uniform allows a worker to use more optimum body mechanics. This makes the uniform "ergonomic".
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Jun, 22
Exoskeletons…not just for beetles anymore
We have acquired a back exoskeleton for trials, and we have been toting it around to our regular clients to see how and where it works best. This particular model is the LiftSuit by Auxivo, and it was generously provided on a trial by DKY Group (www.dky-group.com). The Liftsuit is a “passive” exoskeleton, which means […]
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May, 22
Crazy little things called gloves
The skin on our bare hands provides an ideal grip for handling most objects in day-to-day life. Our palms and fingers are relatively tough, grippy, and sensitive to heat and pressure. For many tasks, bare-handed is the way to go. Most people can’t imagine wearing gloves to type, use a pen, brush our teeth or […]