Ergonomics

Human factors to be considered include ergonomics, fit, ground reaction force, weight, durability, stability, and cushioning. Ergonomics dictates good posture. In order to maintain good posture, referred to as 'neutral posture ', the muscles of the body must be in balance to support an aligned spine13. The design of this shoe must take ergonomics, perception, quality control, and biomechanics into account. Fashion has been a deciding factor in the shoe industry over the last decade.14 For…

The goal of ergonomics is to reduce stress and eliminate injuries associated with overuse muscles, bad posture, and repeated tasks. When working at a desk an upright chair that has good lumbar support should be used.8 The computer monitor should be positioned so head…

I would ask Dynamic Duo’s owners if they have the OSHA guidelines and safety requirements posted throughout the facility in a centralized place in which employees congregate so that employees can easily and quickly refer to these guidelines on a daily basis. Furthermore, I would want to ask if they are in compliance with OSHA guidelines and if their standard operating manuals and training manuals entail the proper guidelines to be used by staff members. It is imperative that Dynamic Duo’s…

Conglomerate Inc. has teamed up with a PC manufacturer to create, produce and market a product that combines a Personal Digital Assistant (PCA) with a “smart” mobile phone. This new and innovative device will be called ConneCtor. This report utilizes an excel software to run an analysis on the date collected and group the findings into appropriate clusters. From there, a specific cluster is identified as the ‘target’ cluster for the company to market the ConneCtor to. This report…

When you think Bowflex, you generally think of strength training and resistance work, but when it comes to the new Bowflex TreadClimbers, you may find that you are soon going to be thinking of cardio workouts as well! More and more people are realizing that Bowflex puts out a pretty good ardio machine as well, and this is where the Bowflex TreadClimber comes in. When you are thinking about what kind of Bowflex TreadClimber is going to be the right choice for you, make sure that you consider what…

The Most Comfortable Baby Carrier Baby wearing is something many people enjoy the idea of, especially new parents. However, there are some baby carriers that make people very uncomfortable when carrying their little one throughout the busy day. For parents who have never attempted to wear a carrier, they hear the bad stuff about them and may not choose to explore their options. This is bad news because if you know where to look and what features make them most comfortable, it is possible to…

eliminate back problems and injuries through training programs to teach workers how to lift, however the need for further changes due to the dynamics of the healthcare populations, nursing shortages and longer work hours indicates a need to focus on ergonomics and assisted devices (Fragala, n.d.). According to the U.S. Department of Labor, low back pain accounts for one-third of all occupational musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses resulting in work disability. Recently it was reported by the…

home similarly contributes to the ability to control and appreciate the home environment. (Roden, n.d.). Safety, control, and enjoyment in the home environment can be enhanced by these five products offered by firststreetonline.com, Alert Tub Bar, Ergonomic Adjustable Reacher, Adjustable Perching Stool, Mini Bike Exerciser, and Electronic Pill Reminder. When addressing safety for older people, the bathroom can be considered a dangerous room. According to the National Safety Council, about…

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Are you spending a lot of unnecessary time baking or having trouble creating uniform goodies? If you love decorating and baking you will need a cookie press in your kitchen. This is an appliance for making pressed cookies like the spritzback. It has a cylinder with a plunger which is used to eject dough through a small hole on the other end. It has interchangeable perforated plates with holes in various shapes or a narrow opening to eject the cookie dough in ribbons. This device will help you…