Proper tool selection can guarantee user comfort, productivity and injury prevention. Tool makers need to provide evidence of their product’s performance. Buyers must push vendors for proof of performance. Companies such as Boeing and General Motors use design specifications to test and compare products prior to purchase.
Factors including vibration, thermal conductivity, speed and efficiency, hand fit & sizing, weight, balance, and reaction levels are common considerations. Advanced assessment techniques include measuring muscle response, dynamic posture and vibration levels.
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