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The Ergo Corner: Sole Survivor

December 19, 2011

Delia Treaster

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Workers who are on their feet for most of the day are at risk for plantar fasciitis. Fortunately, a few simple measures can prevent it from occurring.
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The Ergo Corner: Bad Vibrations

August 16, 2011

Delia Treaster

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People who work with impact wrenches and other vibrating tools risk a peculiar type of injury to their hands known as vibration white finger.
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The Ergo Corner: To Splint or Not To Splint

June 02, 2011

Delia Treaster

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What are wrist splints, why do people wear them, and are they a good (ergonomic) idea? These are the questions I’ll tackle in today’s Ergo Corner.
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The Ergo Corner: Gender Differences

February 14, 2011

Delia Treaster

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Just in time for Valentine's Day, our ergonomist looks at gender differences on the assembly line. What's been your experience? How have you adapted a process to accommodate such differences? Share your thoughts!

The Ergo Corner: The Tell-Tale Color*

January 19, 2011

Delia Treaster

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Prevention is the best defense against tendonitis.
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The Ergo Corner: But Is It Ergonomic?

November 09, 2010

Delia Treaster

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Unfortunately, buying an “ergonomic” product is no guarantee that you'll get something that provides any real ergonomic benefit. That's what one company discovered in, "The Case of the New Chairs."
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