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As it turns out, Franc was the CEO of Ergon, a company that produces high-end ergonomic accessories that embody all the characteristics of typical German design: quality, simplicity, style and functionality. He recommended a pair of his grips, and ...

Nokia Lumia 520 Review - BGR India


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Nokia Lumia 520 Review
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Even from the back, the polycarbonate shell gently tapers off, making the device ergonomic to hold for extended periods. Unlike, the HTC 8X, the Lumia 520 does not ... This means we can use the phone with gloves. We tested this feature, and it works ...

Sauer 101 Hunting Rifle | SOG - State of Guns


Sauer 101 Hunting Rifle | SOG
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Ergonomic properties of the stock were really taken into consideration. Shooter's head is ideally positioned in relation ... No matter if you're bare handed or wearing thick gloves, bolt handle grip is always secure. Pressing on the button behind the ...

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Road test: 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Sportline
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Do you even know what a kaeferfach is? I bet you didn't, Jodi, but it's that storage compartment on the dash above the glove box. ... It's fun to drive and is undeniably cool, but I found the interior annoyingly un-ergonomic. For instance, the arm rest ...

How to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome - KTAR.com


How to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome
KTAR.com
The posture lessons, cautionary tales, and ergonomic gadgets of the past 30 years have apparently taught us nothing, and as a result, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is now the most common neurological problem. It affects many of us who sit at a computer typing ...

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Comment by Cory Zielke on October 3, 2012 at 1:52pm

October is National Ergonomics Month! Check out the American Society of Safety Engineers' Ergonomics Practice Specialty page, filled with plenty of resources for all of your Ergonomic needs. 

 

http://www.asse.org/practicespecialties/ergonomics/index.php?utm_ca...

Comment by Cory Zielke on August 20, 2012 at 12:11pm

The back is the most injury-prone part of the body while at the workplace. Second only to the common cold, it is one of the most common causes for lost work days. I found this article useful for when it comes to strategies to keep your back safe. A recent article from All Safety Products Blog: http://allsafetyproductsblog.com/2012/08/10/give-your-back-a-break-...

Comment by Anthony DiFiore on December 9, 2010 at 6:40am
Thanks Terry for these great resources
Comment by Terry Penney on December 7, 2010 at 1:48pm
A great site from the international community on ergonomics
http://coshnetwork6.mayfirst.org/node/102
Comment by Terry Penney on December 7, 2010 at 12:03pm
Here is every know ergo site in the USA for safety
http://www.ergodoc.com/links.htm
Comment by Terry Penney on December 7, 2010 at 11:58am
Here is a great USA link from my library on ergonomics
http://www.ergodoc.com/knowledge.htm
Comment by Terry Penney on December 7, 2010 at 8:33am
We dont have everything on the right page in Canada or in Alberta where I live and work but we do have great resourse links to help others
Ontario seems to be the Canadian Leader tn this field here is great link for almost every noted problem
http://www.preventionbestpractices.org/msd_find.html
If nothing else its a great start page and bench mark for solving most problems
Comment by John Gold on December 7, 2010 at 8:05am
The Canadian Gov't website offers a great ergonomic resource; especially for those cases that are a bit difficult to diagnose. Thanks for sharing this!
Comment by Terry Penney on December 7, 2010 at 7:53am
The Canadian Government has launched a great ergo site if any one wants to look at it
It give a book answer notation to common ailments and pains associated to work place ergonomic problems it has a long address but it is worth the look
http://www21.rhdcc.gc.ca/st.2p1@-eng.jsp?curactn=Next&sqid_3=1&...
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Ring Scanners - Ergonomics Question

A member of my association is looking to purchase ring scanners for an inventory system. She am concerned with the ergonomics of some of the heavier wrist units and wondering if anyone has any…Continue

Started by Cory Zielke Jul 17, 2012.

Avoiding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at the Keyboard

Avoiding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at the KeyboardMany more people use computers than they did just ten years ago. A bi-product of this computer revolution has been an increased occurrence of carpal…Continue

Started by Ken Oswald Jul 6, 2012.

Ergonomic Tips for your workstation

Ergonomic Tips: Workstation1. Adjust your chair and other workstation components every time you sit down.2. A study was done indicating that more controls on an ergonomic chair meant longer time to…Continue

Started by Ken Oswald May 11, 2012.

Ergonomic Tips for the Office Worker

Ergonomic Tips: Tidbits for Office Workers1. What are the ergonomic risk factors that you should be aware of when you evaluate your job and how you do it? They are Repetition, Force, Posture,…Continue

Started by Ken Oswald May 11, 2012.

Ergonomic Tips: A basic introduction

Ergonomic Tips: Introduction1. What is Ergonomics? Ergonomics is the science of making the workplace safer, more productive, and more comfortable for the worker. Ergonomics does this by designing…Continue

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