Weber Knapp Blog

Sore wrists. A stiff neck. A tired back.

Spend any amount of time working at a computer with a poorly positioned keyboard, and you’ll likely walk away feeling discomfort. What seems like a small detail – where and how a keyboard sits – can have a huge impact on long-term health and productivity for your employees.

Universities and learning institutions are dynamic environments where knowledge is shared, discoveries are made, and the next generation of healthcare professionals is shaped. 

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. 

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.

Hospitals and clinics run on people, the nurses, techs, and doctors who keep everything moving. But that constant movement comes at a cost. Long hours, short breaks, and heavy workloads can wear anyone down, which is why ergonomics in healthcare has never been more important.

When workspaces are designed around the people using them, every shift feels a little safer, smoother, and more sustainable.

Poor ergonomics in the workplace can lead to costly medical problems such as chronic back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive motion injuries, and more. Not only do these conditions cause discomfort and lost work time, but they can also be expensive to treat.

Today “motion control” implies automation, robotics, and electronics. But you’d be amazed at what you can achieve when you combine old-fashioned mechanical engineering with a creativity-minded manufacturer.

So your next design – be it a dishwasher, smoker, tanning bed, refrigerator, or another piece of equipment – needs the support and reliability of heavy duty industrial hinges. You’re working on your hinge design calculations and material specs, and things are getting complicated.

The Great Resignation has forever changed the workplace. It doesn’t matter if you’re hiring for an office environment, a healthcare setting, or a manufacturing floor, many employers are facing labor shortages. In fact, more than 40 percent of the workforce is weighing employment options. 

Keeping employees happy and healthy may be more important than ever.