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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…
Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A small hub for information on good practices for working with powered hand tools and other hand-operated machinery.
Developed by: the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. Description: Handbook provides examples of several controls developed after the implementation of a participatory…
Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A case study describing how an office workstation was updated after moving locations to reduce worker complaints and musculoskeletal disorder risk.
Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A brief report on two equipment interventions to help reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders in baggage handlers and screeners.
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…
Video; Hazard Control–A short video explaining a sheet-folding task, identifying MSD risk factors associated with that task, and presenting recommendations to reduce those risks.