Easy ergonomics : a guide to selecting non-powered hand tools
USA. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NIOSH - Cincinnati
2004
14 p.
checklist ; ergonomic evaluation ; ergonomics ; hand tool ; musculoskeletal diseases ; selection ; work equipment
NIOSH Publication
2004-164
Ergonomics and work environment
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2004-164/default.html
English
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"This document presents an easy to use guideline for selecting or purchasing the best available ergonomically designed non-powered hand tools. A checklist is provided to make it easy to evaluate the ergonomic design features of a specific hand tool or to compare two different hand tools. Selecting the best tool will help you reduce your risk of a musculoskeletal disorder, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, or muscle strain. This booklet covers most ergonomic features that should be considered when selecting non-powered hand tools. "
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