Hands and Wrists: Power Grip

Strong and Natural Positions of Hands and Wrists using Power Grip 

Examples of hand and wrist posture when using power grip
  • Power grip: The object touches the palm of the hand and the fingers. Uses the whole hand.
Examples of hand and wrist posture when using power grip
  • Good Power Grip: Strong position and a good size grip is best for high force tasks.
GREEN – No action required if tasks are not held or repeated for long periods and no MSD symptoms are reported. Continue to monitor for MSD symptoms and check after workplace or process changes. YELLOW – Investigations and improvement needed in the longer term. Investigation and improvement needed immediately if MSD symptoms are present. ORANGE – Further assessment or improvement needed immediately.
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