Ergonomic and Hygiene Interventions to Improve the Health and Safety of Drywall Finishing Workers
Website features the results of a research project funded by the WSIB in the year 2002. See whether or not ergonomic and hygiene interventions improved the health and safety of drywall finishing workers.

MSD Job Title/Task:Drywall Finishing
Topic:MSD Prevention
Document Type:Researched Best PracticeYear:2005
Source:The Workplace Safety & Insurance BoardView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomic & Hygiene Interventions To Improve Health & Safety Of Drywall Finishing Workers
Ergonomic & Hygiene Interventions To Improve Health & Safety Of Drywall Finishing Workers. Plain language summary of evaluation of two ergonomic solutions, a pneumatic drywall finishing machine and mechanical drywall sanding machine.

MSD Job Title/Task:Drywall Finishing
Topic:Design - Tools
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2004
Source:Construction Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Preventing Injuries from Installing Drywall
This Factsheet looks at what causes injuries to workers installing drywall. It makes recommendations on how workers installing drywall can reduce the risk of MSD's such as having drywall sheets transported to a location close to the area where it is being installed, using PVC dot-style gloves to reduce grip force, and using proper manual handling techniques.

MSD Job Title/Task:Drywall Finishing
Topic:Manual Materials Handling Design - Tools
Document Type:Year:2006
Source:NIOSHView Source Details
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Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Construction Workers - Tip Sheet #8: Spring-Assisted Drywall Finishing Tools
his tip sheet provides information on the hazards involved with drywall finishing and looks at how spring-assisted tools can reduce the risk of MSD's. It also provides the approximate cost for these tools.

MSD Job Title/Task:Drywall Finishing
Topic:Design - Tools
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:NIOSHView Source Details
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Drywall Installers: Prevent Back, Wrist, Neck, and Shoulder Injuries
This leaflet looks at the musculoskeletal hazards present in drywall installation, and presents the mechanical lift and the 3-prong handle as interventions that can help reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Other controls such as proper lifting techniques and stretching are also provided.

MSD Job Title/Task:Drywall Finishing
Topic:Manual Materials Handling MSD Prevention
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Source:Cal/DHSView Source Details
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