Due to work related fatigue and injuries, service carts used daily by shop employees are now being produced with ergonomically enhanced features. These new handles are designed to Service cart relieve some of the stress associated with the standard handles which have been on service carts for years. The new handles are generally angled upward and have a smooth radius. This design allows operators of different heights to find a height that applies less stress on his or her back.
 

Generally, most service carts are 36" to 39" high. The handle is usually mounted straight off the top shelf. This design does not allow a comfortable grip by employees who are taller. They normally have to bend at the back to push these types of carts around. The design also allows the operator to change his hand position to a vertical position, which allows them to frequently change the stresses on their wrists. By reducing these stresses, the company will save in injuries and loss of production due to fatigue. With the new style handle, employees of varying heights can find a comfortable height with which to push the cart. This allows them to push the cart in an upright fashion and eliminates undo stress on the back.
 

The good news is, the cost is marginal so many shop owners are electing to switch to the ergonomic handle on future purchases. This may not be terribly important to the occasional user, but for the employee that has to push one around often it is far more comfortable, especially if there is a heavy load on the cart.