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Workers Are The Experts

See new tools and practices developed by construction workers to improve safety and health on jobsites and hear the workers talk about the project and...

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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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...

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Material handling...