Lab Ergonomic Tip #3 from Mayo Clinic’s Laboratories
A common ergonomics issue faced by clinical laboratories is removing caps or lids when working with a large number of test tubes or vials. In this video, Mayo Clinic’s Virology Laboratory shares a hint on using a cordless drill and a custom drill-bit to quickly remove caps, eliminating the repeat motions that could quickly lead to wrist strain.
Additional Resources:
- Lab Ergonomic Tip #1: Reducing wrist and hand strain
- Lab Ergonomic Tip #2: Lifting heavy or awkward objects