A problem exists today – individuals finish a day of work with sore backs, wrists, and arms from twisting and tweaking in unnatural positions. This results in lost labor, time, and capital. Luckily, a 24-year old entrepreneur combined his business degree with an epiphany, and as a result, Stephen Walden has reinvented the shovel. He says, “Our shovels provide an ergonomic benefit by returning the body to a more natural position, ultimately allowing the user to get more done in less time.”

These shovels improve posture to reduce back strain and relieve wrist pain by taking the wrist out of a pronated position. With worker’s compensation claims surpassing $200 billion in 2012, Walden decided that the workplace needs innovation. Thus, he began with a tool that has not changed for thousands of years.

The genius behind the tool is the double-handle design, which allows the body to work in a more natural position – improving posture, decreasing wrist pronation, and increasing range of motion. Additionally, the center handle rotates 360 degrees, allowing complete customization of the hand’s position. Walden is currently developing a U-shaped foothold as well, which is touted as “an ingenious change to the old design”.

Learn more about the new ergonomic shovel and Bosse Tools is currently live on Kickstarter.com where you can place an order for one of their tools. If you have questions for the inventor, drop him a line at Stephen Walden, CEO, stephen@bossetools.com.