KUB Ergonomic Field Study

Greenlee is dedicated to optimizing and enhancing applied ergonomics in tool design to make work easier and safer for trades professionals. I spent spent several days in the field with other members from Greenlee with employees at the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB). We studied how they use utility tools in natural gas, electric, water and wastewater projects. As part of the research, KUB members had sensors placed on key pressure points on their bodies. This helped to scientifically measure each user’s energy and form output when working with different tools in various application scenarios. To document this research, I conducted interviews, captured videos and photos, and then edited together videos.

I created two videos. The top video is from the perspective of the KUB employees. It captures their thoughts on ergonomics, importance it plays in their job, and how implementing ergonomic procedures can positively help them in the long run. The bottom video is more of a documentary and captures the reason why the study happened, results that were seen, and the takeaways. It also includes footage from some of the tests and shows the technology was used during the study; which was a challenge to recreate, but effective in showing how results were obtained.

To learn more about the results of the study please see this article from T&D World.

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