A description of common health issues in construction and preventative measures, focusing on musculoskeletal disorders, hearing loss, inhalation hazar...
An in-depth report on the hazards faced by ready-mix concrete drivers, statistics and suggestions for improving their health and safety....
The outline of a program that can be used to train workers about ergonomics, including definitions, risk factors, and discussions about how to lessen...
Describes the nature of musculoskeletal disorders, the incidence of them, the impact and methods to reduce them....
An in-depth research study of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Washington state from 1990-1998 based on worker’s compensation claims....
A summary of a study on musculoskeletal injuries in different industries, including information on injuries by trade and type of work...
Describes the standards that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been using for the Prevention of Cumulative Trauma....
A comprehensive overview of health and safety in construction worldwide, including trades, typical hazards, methods of prevention, regulations, manage...
Statistics on injuries caused by use of portable power tools, types of injuries possible, maintenance and prevention, includes discussion questions an...
A short handout with tips for rotating jobs to avoid musculoskeletal injuries. Part of a collection. Click on the 'collection' button to access the ot...