Ergonomic scissors for hairdressing

Grip strength and endurance: Influences of anthropometric variation, hand dominance, and gender

“…Other professions require lifting and holding heavy loads with a relatively static grip. If the workplace has poor ergonomics, workers' hands and forearms become increasingly susceptible to a variety of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) from cumulative trauma, such as tendonitis, strained muscles, carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve impingement, and many others (Kelly et al, 1995;Kattel et al, 1996;Wells and Keir, 1999;Sande et al, 2001;Mirka et al, 2002;Boyles et al, 2003). Evaluation of grip strength may help identify individuals at risk for WRMDs of the hands and forearms, determine the improvement made over the process of treatment and rehabilitation (Boissey et al, 1999;Greeves et al, 1999;Abbott et al, 2001;Peolsson et al, 2001), and assess feigned injury (Tredgett and Davis, 2000;Westbrook et al, 2002).…”

Perceptual aspects of the use of faucets (taps)

“…Perceptual dimensions have been included in several evaluations of ergonomic hand tools usability [20] [1] [9] [15] [7] [14]. A study was conducted to investigate the perceptual dimensions in the use of doorknobs.…”

Workplace Health Promotion Interventions ConcerningWomenWorkers' Occupational Hazards

“…Hazards in agriculture are linked mainly to a high risk of injuries and to the use of chemical substances such as pesticides, herbicides, and others, as shown in Table 3.13. (Best et al, 2002) (inadequate body postures (Osteras, Ljunggren, Gould, Waersted, & Bo Veiersted, 2006), poor ergonomic design (Boyles, Yearout, & Rys, 2003)) • Vascular problems of the lower extremities due to prolonged standing in upright position • Dermal infections (Ballas, Psarras, Rafailidis, Konstantinidis, & Sakadamis, 2006;Schroder, Merk, & Frank, 2006) (skin lacerations from scissors or other sharp tools (Moghadam, Mazloomy, & Ehrampoush, 2005), dermal fungi from continuous exposure to humidity) • Dermatitis (Khrenova, John, Pfahlberg, Gefeller, & Uter, 2006;Perkins & Farrow, 2005) (irritating or allergic) (Cavallo et al, 2005;Doutre, 2005) induced by contact to cosmetics (Amado & Taylor, 2006;Iorizzo, Parente, Vincenzi, Pazzaglia, & Tosti, 2002;Katugampola et al, 2005;Sosted, Hesse, Menne, Andersen, & Johansen, 2005), artificial hair dyes (Belinda Thielen, 2003;Rastogi, Sosted, Johansen, Menne, & Bossi, 2006) or even protective gloves (Foti et al, 2005) • Allergic asthma (Akpinar-Elci, Cimrin, & Elci, 2002;Allmers, Nickau, Skudlik, & John, 2005;Macchioni et al, 1999;Moscato et al, 2005) induced by exposure to volatile substances (Baur, 1999;Berges & Kleine, 2002;Gala Ortiz et al, 2001;Hoerauf, Funk, Harth, & Hobbhahn, 1997;Hollund & Moen, 1998;Labreche, Forest, Trottier, Lalonde, & Simard, 2003;Piipari & Keskinen, 2005) and particles (cosmetics, hair sprays (Albin et al, 2002;…”