Innovative strap on Whizard® knife (see comments below) Principles affected Fatigue Background Constantly holding a hand tool can fatigue muscles (“static grip”), cause pain, and interfere […]

Short handle:  long reach Long handle: no reach Principles affected Posture Height Related pages Tools Second handles Background The value of a long-handled tool has been […]

A second handle can help Principles affected Force Reach Fatigue Related pages Tool grips Background Second handles on hand tools help to: Increase control and maneuverability […]

Bench mounted tools Principles affected Force Motions Fatigue Related pages Tools Counterbalances Hand straps Background This strategy has to do with mounting tools that are typically […]

Multi-purpose arm: Suspension, torque control, and point-of-use storage Principles affected Posture Force Fatigue Environment (shock, vibration) Related pages Workstations Fixtures, benchtop Fixtures, floor-based Tools Torque control […]

  Visible jerk when fastener bottoms out Principles affected Environment (shock) Related pages Tools Counterbalances Background Assemblers who use power fastening tools (such as powered screwdrivers […]

Heavy and stiff Principles affected Force Related pages   Background Air power tools require a hose that in some circumstances can make the job unnecessarily more […]

Principles affected Posture Force Motions Fatigue Pressure points Related pages Straps Background The triggers on some power tools, especially older models, have been found to require […]

Principles affected Force Motions Environment (vibration) Related pages   Background An often-neglected aspect of hand tools is having proper systems in place to insure optimal use.  […]