Hazards & Controls
Ergonomics
Hand Tool Design

Biomechanical considerations in hand tool design.

hand tool design, ergonomic hand tools, hand tool use, workplace safety

A Checklist for Handles [23574]

A general purpose checklist relating to the design of a handle

Assistive Technology for the Disabled [18793]

Tips when selecting assistive technology tools

Hand Tool Analysis Checklist [23718]

Yes/no questions

Hand Tool Analysis Checklist [16621]

13 question checklist for hand tool evaluation

Hand Tool Selection [15587]

Tips for ergonomic considerations when selecting a hand tool

Hand Tool Use and Selection Principles [16622]

Adapted from design checklists

Hand-Held or Bench-Mount Wire Stripper Device [22616]

Tool redesign to eliminate squeezing and pulling motions when stripping wire from electrical cables

Related Categories & Information

- The Safety Library : Related Categories (4)

Equipment Safety / Tool Safety
Safety fact sheets and tips on the safe use of hand and power tools

Ergonomics / Ergo Case Studies
Real-life ergonomics studies conducted by universities, consulting firms, etc

Ergonomics / Ergo Hazards
Full text of a design guide, an ergonomics manual, lecture notes and more

Ergonomics / Upper Limb Hazards
Elbow, shoulder and upper limb musculoskeletal disorders

- Cross References to other LAD Libraries (13)

- Cross References to LAD Directories (4)