iHEALTH 360 was established in 2020 to deliver ergonomics and injury prevention solutions to businesses in the US and across the globe. The company can provide assistance in either addressing pain already being experienced by employees, or implementing preventive measures to address potential issues before they arise. LaNiesha Littleton, CEO of iHEALTH 360, commented: “As an occupational therapist with extensive experience in workers’ compensation and occupational health programs, I've witnessed firsthand the cumulative impact of poor ergonomics. Musculoskeletal disorders – such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis – make up almost 50 % of all workers’ compensation claims in the US. More importantly, although these conditions are preventable, once a disorder has reached an advanced stage, it is often no longer curable, and becomes gradually worse with time. Manual pipetting is known to cause RSIs among laboratory staff, since the same movements have to be repeated over and over again. For example, filling 96 well plates with a manual single channel pipette up to 10 times a day, 5 days a week, can lead to individuals experiencing significant issues related to their hands and/or upper extremities. We therefore believe that it is extremely important to choose pipetting instruments with ergonomic designs and functionalities.” 

iHEALTH 360 has been highlighting the benefits of INTEGRA’s range of pipetting solutions to the life sciences community, as the company’s products embody the principles of ergonomics and human factors design. “Businesses can mitigate the risk of musculoskeletal disorders and ensure the wellbeing of their workforce for years to come by investing in ergonomic pipetting instruments,” LaNiesha continued. “INTEGRA’s manual pipettes have quick set dials to adjust the volume, a comfortable grip that contours to the human hand, and a balanced weight distribution. These instruments also offer low pipetting forces and easy tip ejection, further reducing the strain on the user’s hands. Additionally, INTEGRA electronic pipettes feature a one-button plunger to aspirate and dispense using minimal force, and incorporating a user-friendly thumbwheel design to access and control pipette settings. INTEGRA also provides electronically adjustable tip spacing pipettes and fully automated robots. This allows customers to find an optimal solution that fits their laboratory needs and budget.”