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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.

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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!

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The Ergo Corner: The Tell-Tale Color*

Delia Treaster
January 19, 2011
Prevention is the best defense against tendonitis.
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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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