Ergonomics » Construction
Tables on job-related symptoms by trade, lost time, physician treatment, etc. Bibliography of construction work & work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
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Back Injury Prevention in Construction [28987] 
Fact sheet with recommendations to avoid back injuries at job sites
Fact sheet with recommendations to avoid back injuries at job sites
Construction Ergonomics Checklist ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
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To be filled out and updated every 2 weeks or as a site changes
[594] To be filled out and updated every 2 weeks or as a site changes
Construction Ergonomics Guides [28391]
A series of pocket-size guides on ergonomics for the construction industry
A series of pocket-size guides on ergonomics for the construction industry
Construction Ergonomics In South Africa [12093]
Study of the numerous construction worker ergonomic related hazards
[12093] Study of the numerous construction worker ergonomic related hazards
Construction Hand Tool Selection [28988]
Fact sheet with recommendations on choosing safer hand tools in construction
Fact sheet with recommendations on choosing safer hand tools in construction
Ergonomic Methods for Observing Dry Wall Work [3939]
Ergonomics study conducted on the dry-wall process
Ergonomics study conducted on the dry-wall process
Ergonomic Risk Factors in Construction [23050]
Ideas that may reduce Ergonomic Risk Factors in Construction
Ideas that may reduce Ergonomic Risk Factors in Construction
Ergonomics Awareness Training for Construction Workers [13383]
Outline of a 2 hour master ergonomics training curriculum
Outline of a 2 hour master ergonomics training curriculum
Ergonomics Best Practices for the Construction Industry [25765]
Include the following elements as part of effective management of ergonomics injuries in construction (pdf)
[25765] Include the following elements as part of effective management of ergonomics injuries in construction (pdf)
Ergonomics for Construction Workers [33190]
A publication consisting of "tip sheets" illustrating how different tools or equipment may reduce the risk of injury
A publication consisting of "tip sheets" illustrating how different tools or equipment may reduce the risk of injury
Ergonomics for Roofing [28979]
Recommendations to help roofing contractors reduce repetitive stress injuries
Recommendations to help roofing contractors reduce repetitive stress injuries
Ergonomics Interventions for the Mechanical and Electrical Trades [33192]
Ergonomics best practices - results of a two-day NIOSH meeting held in 2002
Ergonomics best practices - results of a two-day NIOSH meeting held in 2002
Ergonomics Solutions for Electrical Contractors [24018]
Describes common hazards that electrical contractors may encounter and possible solutions for these hazards
Describes common hazards that electrical contractors may encounter and possible solutions for these hazards
Hammering Techniques: A Study [12094]
An investigation into the association between hammering technique and development of tennis elbow
[12094] An investigation into the association between hammering technique and development of tennis elbow
Home Construction Industry Ergonomics Study [14126]
Difficult jobs were identified with solution development
Difficult jobs were identified with solution development
Material Handling on Construction Sites [28990]
Workers should be trained in the use of correct material handling techniques to help avoid injury
Workers should be trained in the use of correct material handling techniques to help avoid injury
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