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