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Hands and Wrists: Pistol Grip with a Tool

Strong and Natural Positions of Hands and Wrists using Pistol Grip with a Tool Image Power grip: the object touches the palm of the hand and the fingers.
mannequins showing different overhead working postures for high precision tasks, the direction of force, and prolonged time

Overhead Work Infographic

A known MSD risk strongly related to the development of shoulder and neck injuries and pain. Image

Hands and Wrists: Choosing Tool Shapes

Learn about choosing tool shapes through this CRE-MSD YouTube video. 

Hand Tool Ergonomics (CCOHS)

Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A small hub for information on good practices for working with powered hand tools and other hand-operated machinery.

Healthcare Linen Folding Station: Video Example

Video; Hazard Control–A short video explaining a sheet-folding task, identifying MSD risk factors associated with that task, and presenting recommendations to reduce those risks.

Controls for Hand Work and Gripping

List of general control strategies for hand work and gripping.

Linen Soil Sorting Station

Developed by: University of Michigan Description: Video of a linen soil sorting task. Identifies hazards and controls. 

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