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...
A study of plumbing and sheet metal apprentices in Hungary to assess MSDs using surveys and electrophysiologic studies....
Interviews conducted with workers using a structured questionnaire and a graphic inquiry determined that the hands, feet and lower back are mostly use...
In the Netherlands two studies were carried out to estimate the costs of (poor) working conditions nationwide respectively for the building and constr...
Describes research on the perceived incidence of musculoskeletal ailments suffered by workers and the tasks that relate to them...
A health and safety database has been developed on the basis of knowledge gained over the past decade in the Dutch construction industry, which includ...
Results of an interview study of construction workers to assess the impact of acute injuries on musculoskeletal disorders....
Results of a musculoskeletal symptom survey which was conducted to describe the demographic and musculoskeletal injury characteristics of mason tender...
Workers developed a post and bracket system to form a safety railing around a construction hole, which can be easily taken down and replaced when acce...
Describes using a spatula to manipulate tiles as they are “buttered” and then moved prior to being set. This is easier and better ergonomically....