Drop into any hardware store or home improvement center and you’re likely to find aisles full of tools labeled “ergonomic.” But what exactly does that mean for contractor users who pop open the toolbox every day and need reliable tools? Simply put, ergonomics is the science of designing and producing tools, furniture and other work-related implements to improve a worker’s efficiency while reducing discomfort, fatigue, and risk of injury. Ergonomically enhanced tools can include helpful features like angled handles, padded handgrips and non-slip coatings. You see more and more enhancements like these incorporated in common tools used in the liquid
