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Concern Details Background: Truck drivers spend extended periods of time sitting in their trucks. Occupational drivers have also been shown to increase risk for developing musculoskeletal disorders,…
Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A collection of tip sheets and general information to help prevent musculoskeletal disorders in construction workers.
Recording of a talk by Dr. Richard Wells - CRE-MSD, University of Waterloo, Dr. Tammy Eger - CROSH, Laurentian University, and Dr. Ron House - CREOD, University of Toronto February 25, 2014Vibration…
Hyperlink; Hazard Control–Provides potential options to reduce musculoskeletal disorders in stoneworkers related to vibration and noise. Includes data on expected vibration levels associated with…
The ProblemUsing screw guns and other fastening tools at or near ground level require stooping, bending, kneeling, or squatting for long periods of time.Working repeatedly in these positions can…
The ProblemWorkers mixing mortar or grout are required to lift heavy cement bags and buckets of water. Full cement bags weigh around 37 kg, and workers may handle more than 100 bags per day. They…
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…