Cleaning products company Libman makes this ergonomically-alternative Step-On Dustpan:
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The idea is that you step on the rear part of the dustpan to hold it in place, rather than bending down to secure it with your hand, as you fill it. However, you’ve still got to bend down to pick the thing up. So I guess it’s designed for people who can only bend over for short stretches?
Those long-handled lobby-style dustpans seem a better ergonomic choice for those with lower back issues, so I’m not sure why this step-on variant exists. It’s also $40, which seems a bit pricey to me for a dustpan, particularly since a lobby dustpan can be had for half of that, and is more versatile, allowing you to carry it without bending over.
Is there an ideal use case for the step-on that you can picture?
Source: core77