JRP Ergonomics

Ergonomics in action!

Research Projects

In the office: We have undertaken a research study to investigate the value of a device for assisting mouse users. The designers believe the device, called the MouseBean® Ergonomic Hand Rest, can reduce discomfort while working with the mouse - the study was designed to investigate whether this is so. After using the MouseBean® Ergonomic Hand Rest for only two weeks, three out of four users found it effective at reducing the symptoms of work-related upper limb disorders. In general, over 78% of WRULD symptoms experienced by heavy mouse users were improved following a two-week period of using the MouseBean Hand Rest.
A report has been produced which indicates that the device has significant potential for relieving mouse-related upper limb discomfort. You can view the full report of the study as a pdf file.

Please note: JRP Ergonomics has no financial or other association with MouseBean Ltd.

The MouseBean Ergonomic Hand Rest

MouseBean report

Hand held communication devices: The increasing use of text messaging on mobile phones has focussed concern on possible musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) for the users. In most cases the digits used for texting are the thumbs of each hand, but these are not as well designed for fine manipulative or dextrous work as are the fingers. The use of more sophisticated communications and data management devices such as PDAs (and in particular, the increasingly ubiquitous Blackberry), which are becoming an ever more common form of business equipment, should now be appearing on the employer radar as an issue requiring further health and safety consideration.

JRP Ergonomics has written a review looking at some of the ergonomics issues surrounding the use of handheld communication devices.

The 'Blackberry'

Hand held review

With manual workers: JRP Ergonomics has participated in one of the UK Government's 'Back in Work' projects, entitled 'Don't bin your back'. This study was carried out jointly with the GMB and a commercial waste management firm – SITA. Ergonomics input was provided by us and was a substantial part of the project. Major outcomes included recommendations for design changes to collection vehicles and dustbins. Evidence was also found to support the modification to local authority agreements with customers (the refuse producers) – the aim being to require customers to prepare their rubbish in a more appropriate manner, and in particular to increase the use of recycling measures.

See details about other project work.

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