Ergo Corner

The ASSEMBLY Blog is written by our team of editors and industry experts. It provides thought-provoking opinions on issues and trends in manufacturing, as wells tips, tricks and suggestions for implementing assembly technology.

The Ergo Corner

Beware the Blue Light

Bright blue LEDs may be the cause of eye strain, headaches and even sleep disruption.

Delia Treaster

June 24, 2013

Blue light causes more trouble for the eye than other colors.

The Ergo Corner: Computer Vision Syndrome

These tips will help you avoid eye strain on the line or in the office.

Delia Treaster

January 10, 2013

Many computer users complain of eye problems such as dry and itchy eyes, eyestrain, and blurred vision. Here’s what you can do about it.

Ergonomics

The Ergo Corner: It’s Personal

Delia Treaster

July 25, 2012

Not all ergonomic risk factors are job-related. Some are known as personal risk factors. These include age, gender, tobacco use, medication and previous injuries.

The Ergo Corner: Sole Survivor

Delia Treaster

December 19, 2011

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.

The Ergo Corner: Bad Vibrations

Delia Treaster

August 16, 2011

People who work with impact wrenches and other vibrating tools risk a peculiar type of injury to their hands known as vibration white finger.

The Ergo Corner: To Splint or Not To Splint

Delia Treaster

June 2, 2011

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.

The Ergo Corner: Gender Differences

Delia Treaster

February 14, 2011

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*

Delia Treaster

January 19, 2011

Prevention is the best defense against tendonitis.

The Ergo Corner: But Is It Ergonomic?

Delia Treaster

November 9, 2010

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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