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Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries

This 5-min. video reviews some of the job factors that can result in musculoskeletal disorders from construction work and what can be done about them....

Safety Awareness for Responders to Hurricanes: Protecting Yourselves While Helping Others

This is a training tool to raise awareness of the hazards and protective measures when responding to the aftermath of a hurricane....

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No guard rails, very unsafe scaffolding. Lifting bucket overhead and bending to lift heavy buckets can result in injuries. Use mechanical lifting devi...

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Scaffolding, planking incorrect. Unsafe lifting, try not to twist when lifting....

Annotated Bibliography of Issues in the U.S. Construction Industry

A listing of peer reviewed research articles on economic, labor, and human resources management issues in the U.S. construction industry. It is based...

Ergonomics Demonstration Project: Wallboard 2002

Ergonomics demonstration project initiated with Washington State drywall business and labor representatives in July 1999. The project focused on ident...

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Using an electrical drill with eye protection on. Drill may need to be supported to reduce musculoskeletal stress....

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Materials handling with a manual hoist, no hard hat or safety shoes....

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Concrete form work. Workers using buggy to manually transport concrete. employer should investigate mechanical means to reduce ergonomic work load....

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Workers pushing concrete buggies along walkways. Employer should investigate mechanical means to reduce musculoskeletal stress. Workers should have ey...