Hand trowels create pressure points that create stress on the hand and wrist. Hand trowels can be modified to better fit your grip and reduce wrist be...
Whenever possible, elevate work to prevent awkward work postures. For instance it may be possible to use a crane to position the material on work stan...
Tying rebar by hand requires workers to assume very stressful work positions, resulting in stress on the back, arms and wrist. Tying rebar with pliers...
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...
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....
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 initiated with Washington State drywall business and labor representatives in July 1999. The project focused on ident...
Installing rebar mat prior to pouring concrete....
No fall protection, no perimeter guardrails, unprotected leading edge. Workers too close together, one worker not wearing a hard hat. There are tools...
Study and recommendations based on the work of the ACCSH Health and Safety of Women in Construction. The focus is on the prevalence of a hostile workp...