Information on this page is drawn from "Laborer: Handle expansion reduces contact stress when sweeping" published by intel

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Task

Sweeping floors constantly throughout the shift to support good housekeeping and clean room specifications.

Exposure

Contact stress from the hard surface of the broom handle.

Intervention

The handle was wrapped to pad it as well as to enlarge it to support a more comfortable grip. The repetition of the activity was addressed by frequent rest pauses and intermittent stretching.

Material

Foam tape.

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Laborer: Handle expansion reduces contact stress when sweeping