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Ergonomic hand tool design.
Hand Clin. 1993 May; 9(2):299-311.HC

Abstract

The use of ergonomic design and appropriate selection of hand tools can reduce exposure to cumulative trauma. The design and principles presented in this article should help reduce the biomechanical stresses to the workers' hands, arms, and shoulders. Remember, tissues of each individual have a threshold of resistance, and if that threshold is crossed too many times by a defective or ill-fitting tool, pathologic changes can occur. The proper tool design, rotating work schedules, work pacing, scheduling, and exercise programs can, in combination, improve productivity and promote human wellness.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Johnson SL
Institute for Hand Rehabilitation, PC, Colorado Springs, CO.

MeSH

Arm InjuriesCumulative Trauma DisordersEquipment DesignErgonomicsHand InjuriesHumansOccupational DiseasesOccupational HealthPostureRisk Factors

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article
Review

Language

eng

PubMed ID

8509467

Citation

Johnson, S L.. "Ergonomic Hand Tool Design." Hand Clinics, vol. 9, no. 2, 1993, pp. 299-311.
Johnson SL. Ergonomic hand tool design. Hand Clin. 1993;9(2):299-311.
Johnson, S. L. (1993). Ergonomic hand tool design. Hand Clinics, 9(2), 299-311.
Johnson SL. Ergonomic Hand Tool Design. Hand Clin. 1993;9(2):299-311. PubMed PMID: 8509467.
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