Inspecting several high-end refrigerators quickly reveals the widespread use of hidden hinges in premium models. As the name suggests, these hinges are invisible to the casual glance and therefore create a more seamless look in the kitchen.
What Is A Hidden Hinge On A Refrigerator? A Closer Look
Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Counterbalance Hinge, Hinge, Hinges, Lid, Testing & Prototyping, kitchen, Manufacturing
What's the Best Position for a Keyboard? [Correct Office Ergonomics]
Sore wrists. A stiff neck. A tired back.
Spend any amount of time working on an office computer with a keyboard that’s just not positioned correctly, and you’ll likely walk away feeling some discomfort.
If your office or classroom is spending a good portion of its day sitting at a desk and working on a computer, you probably already know how important it is to promote correct office ergonomics. A healthy work lifestyle reduces back, neck, and eye strain, as well as the risk of desk job-related injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome.
Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Safety, office equipment
Ergonomics in Healthcare Education: Creating A Comfortable Environment
Universities and learning institutions are dynamic environments where knowledge is shared, discoveries are made, and the next generation of healthcare professionals is shaped.
Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Medical Equipment, Safety, office equipment
Ergonomics & Custom Hotel Furniture: 4 Hotel Interior Design Trends
While hospitality design trends come and go (and then tend to come back again), the latest wave of hotel interior design seems to be leaning more traditional and toward creating a warm, welcoming ambiance.
Topics: Ergonomics, Design, office equipment, Hospitality Furniture
Furnishing your office is a big decision. There are a lot of factors to consider, like your team's comfort and health, an appealing aesthetic, cost, and durability.
Topics: Ergonomics, Design, Durability, Aesthetics, Safety, standards & certifications, office equipment
Topics: Ergonomics, Medical Equipment
[How to] Improve Shop Floor Safety with Manufacturing Ergonomics
In manufacturing, safety is always a major concern. Hazards that come with the territory of a manufacturing line or shop floor can pose a serious threat to the health and well-being of your employees.
Topics: Ergonomics, Safety, Manufacturing
Anyone who’s spent an extended time sitting at a computer, whether for school or work, has probably experienced some form of strain. What once was the exception is now the norm -- desk jobs are more common than ever, and so are the related health risks.
Topics: Ergonomics
9 Medical Ergonomics Improvements for Your Facility
The benefits of integrating ergonomically designed furniture and equipment are well documented and include a wide range of health, safety, and comfort benefits.
In medical environments, ergonomics are especially important because of the multitude of people they can impact -- and we’re not just talking about patients.
Topics: Counterbalances, Applications, Ergonomics, Medical Equipment, Safety, office equipment
Enhance Manufacturing Safety Using Ergonomic Assessment Checklists
An ergonomic assessment checklist helps identify and address potential safety issues before they become a problem, especially in manufacturing. Here we’ll lay out a checklist in three parts: 1. Ergonomic manufacturing equipment 2. Ergonomic standards in the workplace 3. Ergonomic manufacturing hazards and how to avoid them |
Topics: Ergonomics, Industrial, Push Cart, Safety, OSHA