Minisode: Join guest host Vanessa Blanche 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.com
Smaller set bags: https://preciousaboutmakeup.com/en-us/collections/set-bags/products/pam-bag-bridget
https://preciousaboutmakeup.com/en-us/collections/set-bags/products/pam-bag-patsy
https://www.mykitco.uk/products/bigbrushbuddy
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Short ‘waiter’ apron: https://amzn.to/3QgwVQP 
Artist backpack: https://amzn.to/3UsGgHC 
The make up standard: www.themakeupstandard.org 
BrushDoc: www.brushdoc.com 
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Cinema secrets Brush Cleaner: https://cinemasecrets.com/collections/best-sellers-2/products/makeup-brush-cleaner 
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