Ergonomic awareness has become an important factor for employers
and employees.
Thanks to Wojciech Jestrzebowski, a Polish scholar, who
introduced the term Ergonomics back in 1857 we know more about
how we can incorporate the use of equipment to help with some of
the daunting work duties that may take its toll on our bodies in
the long term. It has only been in the recent years that
companies have taken notice and have implemented ergonomic
equipment in the work place. Thanks to these employers we can
now lead a healthier, happier life with less body pains and
strains than before.
Computer work stations have advanced significantly throughout
the years as people sit at them more and more. The incorporation
of a good ergonomic chair and ergonomic computer work station
can be a heaven sent for those who are lucky enough to have one.
Repetitive motion is one of the larger concerns when it comes to
computer users.
The repetitive motion disorders develop because of microscopic
tears in the tissue. When the body is unable to repair the tears
in the tissue as fast as they are being made, inflammation
occurs, leading to the sensation of pain. Repetitive motion
injuries are among the most common injuries in the USA.
Thankfully there are ergonomic solutions that can aid with many
of the repetitive motion jobs that we face in the work place.
Pushing or pulling wheeled loads has also taken a turn in the
ergonomic lime light in recent years. With more and more
published articles and proven methods on how we can push or pull
more effectively. And with equipment like the Cart Mule