Presents the results of a study in which a two-hour ergonomics and body conditioning training module was presented to construction workers on a large...
A study of three different designs of concrete cellular blocks and their impact on the musculoskeletal issues of workers handling them....
Report on the results of several projects in which a number of people participated in the design of mechanical devices to reduce labor....
Report on the results of a study of the prevalence of musculoskeletal problems among masons and their perceived discomfort using different working pos...
Reports on an observational study of civil engineering work in Brazil which uncovered several areas where work practices result in ergonomically unsaf...
Report of a study which was conducted to determine the biomechanical stresses on the upper extremity and lower back regarding various size bricks used...
Report of a study of bricklayers laying concrete blocks which was performed to determine the biomechanical stresses and metabolic demands on their low...
Two prototypes of transportable work which improved ergonomics were tested in tile-setting companies to evaluate the opinions of tile setters of the s...
Report on a study designed to develop a tool to determine the ergonomic risk factors of cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) and slips/ fall potential a...
Report on a study which documented changes in electromyographic (EMG) activity and shoulder moment resulting from changes in overhead work posture of...