Cryostat Work
The following are recommended for control of ergonomic hazards associated with the use of a cryostat:
- Purchase an automatic foot operated cryostat.
- Avoid placing utensils such as forceps inside of the cryostat. Forceps should be placed outside of cryostat when not being used. This will keep the utensils at room temperature and reduce cold exposure to the hands and fingers.
- Use a fully adjustable ergo-task chair or stool with built-in footrest.
- Apply padding to the edge of the cryostat to reduce contact stresses.
- Take short stretch breaks
