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The ProblemLoading and unloading mixers requires awkward and twisting postures. When workers mix grout and mortar in the traditional way, they have to repeatedly shovel sand into the mixer.…
The ProblemDrilling holes in ceilings requires working on ladders or elevated work platforms.The work involves repeated forceful exertions while working above the shoulder.This task can be repeated…
The ProblemA hand screed requires the worker to be bent over, using a strong grip to pull the board over the wet concrete.Workers exert a lot of shoulder and arm force repeatedly.Doing this work…
Developed by: Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) Description: A webinar to review MSD hazards in occupational cleaning/cleaner tasks and common controls. This webinar was hosted…
Hyperlink; Hazard Control–An information sheet for janitorial and cleaning workers with tips about handling and using wheeled cleaning carts.
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This 6 minute video demonstrates proper techniques for high dusting, wet mopping, bucket handling, mop wringing, and garbage handling.
The ProblemWhen workers deliver grout using the traditional method, they have to shovel loads of grout into buckets and then carry the buckets to the masons.Full buckets of grout weigh around 32 kgs…