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Staff Health/Safety vs. Patient Wellbeing

It is a well-known fact that the general population in America is become more and more obese.  Ceiling mounted lifts are quickly becoming an important addition to every hospital room.  These lifts, which often run on tracks, carry patients from their bed to the bathroom, lifts a patient up to other equipment, etc.  From a [...]

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Print Maneuverability

Ergonomics in the workplace are often an issue for a variety of people. People of different sizes (height, weight, etc.) cannot all work with the same equipment configurations. Computers, chairs, and other equipment must be adjustable to accommodate all users. In the field of architecture, size of architectural drawings can be an issue. When too [...]

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Foot Rest Under the Desk

All the desks and chairs are design with the standard dimensions, which only fit the need of a small population. People with long legs have to find space to crouch their legs underneath the desk without hitting any hardware; people with short legs need to find something to rest their feet. This need, though due [...]

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