Describes a workers’ comp law in Texas that is being challenged as being stacked against injured workers. Part of a collection. Click on the 'collec...
Describes the OSHA rules for use of a portable ladder to access an upper landing surface – the side rails must extend at least 3 feet above the land...
A checklist of items a competent person should complete daily for scaffold safety....
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 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...
Implemented and tested an approach to safety practices called Best Practices Sampling where workers are involved in the process to increase safety an...