| Thanks to Wojciech Jestrzebowski, a Polish | | | | society. As equipment and products evolve |
| scholar, who introduced the term Ergonomics | | | | into ergonomic helpers, we will find workers |
| back in 1857 we know more about how we can | | | | who become more productive in the work place, |
| incorporate the use of equipment to help with | | | | a worker that feels good and is without pain |
| some of the daunting work duties that may | | | | and stress will call in sick less often, work |
| take its toll on our bodies in the long term. | | | | quicker and more effectively. When a worker |
| It has only been in the recent years that | | | | is without pain it can cause mood changes for |
| companies have taken notice and have | | | | the better thus being in a better mood around |
| implemented ergonomic equipment in the work | | | | fellow workmates, which in turn will make a |
| place. Thanks to these employers we can now | | | | more pleasant work environment.More job |
| lead a healthier, happier life with less body | | | | applicants are becoming aware of the |
| pains and strains than before.Computer work | | | | ergonomic benefits that come along with |
| stations have advanced significantly | | | | ergonomically designed products and |
| throughout the years as people sit at them | | | | equipment, and have been known to look at |
| more and more. The incorporation of a good | | | | these products in the work place the same way |
| ergonomic chair and ergonomic computer work | | | | they do health benefits and pay scales. |
| station can be a heaven sent for those who | | | | Being aware of the potential risks their body |
| are lucky enough to have one. Repetitive | | | | could sustain if a company is not current |
| motion is one of the larger concerns when it | | | | with the products that can alleviate these |
| comes to computer users.The repetitive motion | | | | risks. Many workers are now turning away good |
| disorders develop because of microscopic | | | | paying jobs for jobs with a lower pay scale, |
| tears in the tissue. When the body is unable | | | | but that incorporates ergonomic |
| to repair the tears in the tissue as fast as | | | | equipment.Recognizing the human investment in |
| they are being made, inflammation occurs, | | | | a company, most employers have the desire to |
| leading to the sensation of pain. Repetitive | | | | take care of that investment by providing a |
| motion injuries are among the most common | | | | good quality work environment. Most Employers |
| injuries in the USA. Thankfully there are | | | | are learning that this promotes a more |
| ergonomic solutions that can aid with many of | | | | valuable company as a whole. Most employers |
| the repetitive motion jobs that we face in | | | | will readily take into consideration a |
| the work place.Pushing or pulling wheeled | | | | product that will create a safer environment |
| loads has also taken a turn in the ergonomic | | | | when asked. If there is a viable need and |
| lime light in recent years. With more and | | | | employers are made aware of products that can |
| more published articles and proven methods on | | | | solve that need, in most cases employers will |
| how we can push or pull more effectively. And | | | | pursue purchase of better equipment so their |
| with equipment like the Cart Mule (R) which | | | | associates will have the tools they need to |
| motorizes the cart or carts making the task | | | | do their jobs effectively and efficiently.By |
| easier for one person to do without the | | | | Anjanette Bragdon of CDS Inc. - Ergonomic |
| normal physical aspects of pushing or pulling | | | | solution for moving wheeled loads. |
| heavy wheeled loads. Most workers do not | | | | |
| realize the nerve, tendons, muscles and | | | | CDS Inc. offers the Cart Mule(R) product |
| supporting structures of the body they may be | | | | line. The Cart Mule is a compact, |
| injuring beyond repair when lifting, pushing, | | | | self-propelled, battery-powered device that |
| pulling, holding or carrying objects the | | | | aids in materials handling movement. Visit |
| wrong way.As ergonomic equipment and products | | | | ourweb site more details on our Push Remote, |
| come into play more and more in the work | | | | Pull and Push/pull combo, assist product |
| place we will find a healthier, happier | | | | line. |