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Ergonomic Microscope Design |
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“Microscope work is straining both to the visual system and the musculoskeletal system. Microscope operators are forced into unusual, exacting positions, with little possibility to move the head or the body." |
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-Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
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| Studies report that up to 80% of microscope users will, at some point, file a workers' compensation claim due to poor microscope ergonomics. Most injuries or discomfort is in the neck or back. |
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Microscope work requires the head and arms to be held in a forward position and inclined toward the microscope with rounded shoulders… a posture that can irritate soft tissues like muscles, ligaments, and disks.
In partnership with microscopists from several industries, DAZOR designed the speckFINDER to be ergonomic, easy to use and compact - a completely new concept for low-power magnifiers, video or otherwise. |
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 Its high-resolution CCD camera is mounted on the bottom of the unit with a large, high-resolution screen in the front. As you can see from this photo, it allows the operator to sit upright, in a natural position.
Unlike other video magnification systems, the speckFINDER needs no bulky add-ons to boost ergonomic comfort. It has been designed from the ground up to be both functional and comfortable.
The speckFINDER has been proven in real-world industrial settings to increase operator productivity and increase comfort. In essence, we have eliminated the biggest problem in working with microscopes: the microscope. |
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