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External link; Assessment – An interactive checklist to identify aspects of the job that pose a risk of MSD in different body regions. Different versions available for six major industries.
The ProblemConstruction work performed at floor level often requires workers to stoop, squat or kneel for prolonged periods of time.Biomechanical research shows that high compression forces occur in…
The ProblemTasks required to finish drywall manually, like mudding and taping, demand high forces from the upper limbs and trunk in awkward positions.Awkward postures, such as bent wrists, back…
Hyperlink; Hazard Control–An outline of risks and suggested work practices for three roofing tasks.
External link; Assessment – A tool to assess hand and wrist MSD risk for a task. Inputs include effort required, wrist posture and repetition to calculate the Strain Index score.
External link; Hazard Control - A guide for designing manual material handling tasks.