# Landscape Harness Helpers The Portable Support Tool Balancer Reduces 95% of the Weight By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-support-tool-balancer References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/10/15/portable-support-tool-balancer-takes-the-strain-off-your-arms-and-shoulders/) & [rezazadehinvention](http://rezazadehinvention.com/) The Portable Support Tool Balancer relieves the weight and tension brought on by [heavy-duty landscaping tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dck-tools). Designed by a Canadian landscaper, who currently suffers from long-term injuries brought on by his trade, this piece is anticipated to reduce job risks. Essentially, the Portable Support Tool Balancer [harnesses to the worker's back](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-robot1), reaching up and over to attach to the tool being used. It reduces "95% of the [weight of a heavy tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-weigh-backpack) by transferring the load to the entire body," according to Oh Gizmo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Tool Balancers:** Innovative portable tool balancers can relieve physical strain on workers and increase productivity. - **Workplace Safety Equipment:** The development of new safety equipment can prevent workplace injuries and reduce job risks. - **Ergonomic Landscaping Tools:** Incorporating ergonomic design into landscaping tools can reduce physical strain and improve worker comfort. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Landscaping:** Incorporating portable tool balancers and ergonomic design into landscaping tools can increase comfort and productivity while reducing workplace injuries. - **Construction:** Similar tools and safety equipment can be developed for the construction industry, increasing productivity and reducing workplace injuries. - **Manufacturing:** The development of portable tool balancers and ergonomic equipment can improve safety and productivity for workers in the manufacturing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Under-Arm Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoactive-exoskeleton.md) - [Back-Borne Bike Harnesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-harness.md) - [Mechanical Posterior Support Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-back-support.md) - [Ergonomic Fatigue Reduction Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/german-bionic-apogee.md) - [Supportive Exoskeleton Labor Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cray-x.md) - [Wearable Crouching Support Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/achilles-heel.md) - [Sweeping Lawn Debris Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardena-leaf-lawn-collector.md) - [Assistive Upper-Body Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upperbody-exoskeleton.md) - [Powered Gardening Shear Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batterypowered-gardening-shears.md)