Solutions:
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Adjustable Massage Tables
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Adjustable Workstations for Industrial Settings
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Adjustable Workstations for Office Settings
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Aerial Lifts
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Convex Mirrors
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Deburring Tools
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Ergonomic and Pneumatic Tools
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Ergonomic Assessments
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Ergonomic Equipment
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Folding Steps
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Height Adjustable Table Legs
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Independent Living Aids
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Large-Rated Small Step Ladders
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Lift Tables
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Long-Handled Mirrors
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Low Task Chair
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Mechanic's Seats and Creepers
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Periodic Rest Breaks
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Power Lift IV Stands
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Reachers
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Rolling Safety Ladders
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Stair Assists
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Step Stools
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Telescopic Handle Attachments
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Vacuum Pickup Tools
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Wheelchair Trays
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Work Platforms
Adjustable Massage Tables
Tables that can adjust at different angles and elevations to comfot guests as well as masseuse and massage therapists at a reasonable posture.
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Adjustable Workstations for Industrial Settings
Desks and tables that are adjustable allow individuals who use mobility aids, have to alternate between sitting and standing positions, or use various types of chairs to be more comfortable. Adjusting a working surface to meet individual needs increases their comfort and access.
Adjustable Workstations for Office Settings
Adjustable / accessible workstations are desks and tables that are adjustable and allow individuals who use mobility aids to access them. They may also allow an individual to alternate between sitting and standing positions or use various types of chairs to be more comfortable.
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Aerial Lifts
Aerial lifts (sometimes called platform lifts or manlifts) are used to access materials at heights out of reach. They often replace climbing a ladder and come in a variety of sizes and shapes, including smaller lifts called scissor lifts and platform lifts and intermediate lifts called maintenance lifts.
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Convex Mirrors
Convex mirrors are mirrors that allow users to see around corners and blind spots.
Deburring Tools
Tools that remove burrs from metal or plastic pipe edges remaining from drilling, grinding, or milling projects.
Ergonomic and Pneumatic Tools
Individuals with neck, back, shoulder, and upper extremity limitations may benefit from using ergonomic hand and power tools. Ergonomic hand tool designs allow users to maintain neutral postures while minimizing wrist deviations. Users also have an easier time keeping shoulders relaxed by using lightweight tools. Mechanical stressors such as misaligned finger grooves, sharp edges, and single finger triggers should be avoided. Vibration from the tool should be minimized, and heavier tools can be suspended from tool balancers when possible. Spring loaded returns on tools such as scissors and pliers are also a part of good ergonomic design.
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Ergonomic Assessments
Industrial or office ergonomic assessments can help to maintain the health and safety of employees and may be necessary as part of a reasonable accommodation for an employee with a disability. In some cases, an ergonomic assessment can be performed by an in-house safety or human factors employee who is qualified to perform an analysis on an employee’s work environment and make appropriate recommendations. When this is not available an employer may need to look elsewhere for this type of service or they may want to consider training for future ergonomic assessment needs. JAN provides the following list of organizations that offer ergonomic assessment consulting services, referrals, and training materials. This list is not exhaustive and JAN does not specifically endorse these organizations over others that provide similar services.
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Return To Work Partners
Ergonow
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
Structured Health Resources, Inc.
SuccessAbility, Inc
VelocityEHS
Worksite International Inc.
Ergonomic Equipment
Ergonomic office equipment includes copyholders, monitor risers, keyboard trays, keyboard rests, and foot rests. Other equipment characterized as ergonomic are ergonomic or electric staplers, staple removers, scissors, and hole punches. Individuals with handling, fingering, and grasping restrictions resulting from cumulative trauma disorders can benefit from this equipment. Products in this area alleviate the repetitive motion common to many hand-intensive jobs.
Folding Steps
Folding steps attach to vehicles allowing the individual to step up into a vehicle.
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Height Adjustable Table Legs
Height adjusters are hydraulic height adjustable legs that can be attached to an existing workstation. By working the hand crank, a workstation can be raised, lowered, or have the angle adjusted.
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Independent Living Aids
Aids to assist individuals with independent living needs are available. These tools and devices enable people with various types of limitations to perform personal and household activities such as reaching, reading, writing, dressing, personal hygiene, walking, eating, cooking, cleaning, and gardening.
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- Aqueduck Faucet Extender
- Black & Decker PHV1810 18V Dustbuster Cordless Vacuum
- Blade Brush Knife and Cutlery Cleaner
- Chef'n SaladShears Lettuce Chopper
- Fox Run Can Tab Can Opener
- Krups 404-70 Open Master Can Opener
- Magnifying Pill Cutter
- Med-E-Lert Automatic Pill Dispenser
- Non Skid/Slip Socks - Hospital Socks
- Norpro Grip-EZ Jar Opener
- OXO Egg White Separator
- Sero
- EazyHold Green Two Pack 4 1/2"
- EazyHold Lavender Two Pack 5 1/4"
- EazyHold Pink Two Pack 4"
- EazyHold Two Pack Sippy Cup Bottle Holder 7 1/2"
- EazyHold Yellow Two Pack 4"
- Infant to Child 5 pack
- Therapist/Teacher 7 Pack
- Two Pack - Aqua - 6 1/2"
- Two Pack - Orange - 5"
- Two Pack- Blue - 5 1/4"
- Youth to Adult 5 pack
Large-Rated Small Step Ladders
Low step ladders designed to support higher weights than normal step ladders.
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Lift Tables
Lift Tables lift objects that are placed on it up so that the object can be worked upon efficiently while reducing strain from awkward positioning. Lift tables come in a variety of sizes and some are usable with hand cranks, while others are fully electronic.
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Long-Handled Mirrors
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Low Task Chair
Low task or mechanics chairs are small stools on wheels. Some options are height adjustment and tool trays under the seat. May also be purchased at a local auto parts store.
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- Dale Adams Enterprises The Tail Bone 5131 Rough Rider Mechanic's Stool
- Powerbuilt 640834 Professional Pneumatic Roller Seat
- Powerbuilt Heavy Duty Rolling Mechanics Seat Brake Stool 300lb Capacity - 240036
- Sunex 8514 300-Pound Capacity Telescoping Tractor Seat with Parts Tray and 3.5-Inch Heavy Duty Casters
- Traxion BigFoot GearSeat 2-432
- WEN 73012 300 lb Capacity Pneumatic Rolling Mechanic Stool
- Whiteside Manufacturing USA Made - Professional HD Mechanic's Seat (HRS)
Mechanic's Seats and Creepers
These devices help support those who work in mechanical or industrial environments and must access areas using awkward posture. These devices help support the worker.
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Periodic Rest Breaks
Periodic rest breaks can allow an individual to move about, stretch, adjust their seating position, or modify how a task is completed. Breaks can be short in duration, depending on the individual’s needs. Time used for breaks can be taken from already provided break time, lunch, or made up so there is not an impact on productivity.
Power Lift IV Stands
These powered stands provide healthcare workers with hazard-free, ergonomic lifting solutions during procedures. These stands neutralizes bag weight to ease raising and lowering and prevent workplace hazards.
Reachers
Individuals with certain limitations may find it difficult to grasp items from hard to reach places, such as a shelf or the floor. Reachers can extend to various lengths and can grasp items for those with limited reach or strength.
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Rolling Safety Ladders
Rolling safety ladders are less steep than regular ladders, therefore, easier to climb; other features include handrails and locking casters.
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Stair Assists
Devices and products built to assist individuals in walking up stairs and maintaining their balance.
Step Stools
Low-height stepping stools to help little people and other individuals access beyond their normal range of height.
Telescopic Handle Attachments
Handles that can be extended in order to facilitate further reach.
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Vacuum Pickup Tools
Equipment designed to perform the lifting, holding, and relocating of small weights while preventing potential damage to the material.
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Wheelchair Trays
Tray attachments for wheelchairs.
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Work Platforms
Work platforms are adjustable height workstations that can be adjusted to optimum heights or fixed height platforms used to raise workers to the working level. Some platfoms provide access for wheelchair uses where the use of ramps is not possible.