Minisode: Join guest host Vanessa Blanchard Lee as she dives into exploring the best ergonomic practices tailored to us can help us work more efficiently and prevent injuries. By incorporating ergonomic tools, proper seating, and posture awareness, we can optimize our work environment and enhance our overall well-being. We play a vital role in the industry and are susceptible to physical strain due to repetitive movements. 

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Links to Tools and products: SPF Driving Gloves: https://www.coolibar.com/accessories/gloves-sleeves/unisex-fingerless-sun-gloves-upf-50.html# 

Pleather/Leather or knitted with rubber grips on the palm options for colder weather-  will all help grip the steering wheel and relieve strain and effort.

Hulken Bags:  https://hulkenbag.com/collections/hulken Vivian Pro Set Bag : https://themakeuplight.com/products/vivian-set-bag Linear Standby Belt: https://linearbelts.comSmaller set bags: https://preciousaboutmakeup.com/en-us/collections/set-bags/products/pam-bag-bridget

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References & Resources:Ergonomics at work, injury risks and prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ergonomics/default.html

https://rmi.colostate.edu/ergonomics/injuries-and-injury-prevention/musculoskeletal-disorders-risk-factors-reporting/#:~:text=Musculoskeletal%20Disorders%20(MSDs)%20are%20injuries,%2C%20overexertion%2C%20or%20repetitive%20motion.

https://osha.europa.eu/en/themes/musculoskeletal-disorders

RSI at work and in hands: https://www.nuh.com.sg/our-services/Specialties/Rehabilitation/Documents/2.%20Our%20Services/Specialized%20Occupational%20Therapy%20Services/Our%20Services%20-%20Occupational%20Therapy%20-%20Hand%20Therapy%20(RSI)%20OT%2020-1-2020.pdf

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2016244/  ( click for full article PDF) 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1739044/

Ergonomics in everyday activities: https://www.occupationaltherapy.com/articles/expanding-ergonomic-concepts-across-areas-5527

Office and admin set up: https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/Practice/Manage/Home-Office-Ergonomics-Tips.pdf