LHSFNA: Washington Ergonomics Project Addresses Concrete Construction
The Labor Health and Safety Fund of North America website presents the findings of research done within construction sector with regard to ergonomic practices. A practical application of the research findings provides readers with an ergonomic tip sheet for concrete construction. The site also contains information related to Health Promotion, Occupational Health and Safety and hosts an online journal called LifeLines.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Researched Best PracticeYear:
Source:The Labor Health and Safety Fund of North America View Source Details
Location: Ontario

Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Masonry Trade
Analysis of masonry trade activities that cause work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) prepared by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and the Construction Safety Association of Ontario (CSAO) in response to a request by Ontario Masonry Contractors Association (OMCA). Analysis focused on lower back, upper back and shoulders injury prevention.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Safe PracticeYear:
Source:CSAOView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Evaluation of Masonry Trowel Sizes on Risk of Hand Injuries
Evaluation of Masonry Trowel Sizes on Risk of Hand Injuries. Experiment to investigate the impact of masonry trowel size on wrist postures and forces.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry Bricklayer
Topic:Design - Tools
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2002
Source:Construction Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Masonry Trade
Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Masonry Trade. An analysis of high risk activities within the masonry trade which cause work-related musculoskeletal disorders, primarily to the lower back and shoulders/arms. The study recommends development of information and best practices related to work pacing, tools and equipment.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry
Topic:Manual Materials Handling Design - Tools Design - Task
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:1999
Source:Construction Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Getting a Grip
Getting a Grip: Better design of concrete blocks can reduce risk of injury. This experiment on the effectiveness of reducing concrete block weight and adding handles decreases the load on the lower back and reduces awkward postures.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry Bricklayer
Topic:Design - Task Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2000
Source:Construction Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomic Survival Guide for Cement Masons
This leaflet provides information on musculosketal hazards that cement masons face such as awkward postures, and back pains. In order to reduce the risk of MSD's this leaflet suggests reducing reaching, utilizing proper lifting techniques, and using the right tools.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry
Topic:Manual Materials Handling Back Care
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Source:Cal/OSHAView Source Details
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Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Construction Workers - Tip Sheet #11: Pre-Blended Mortar and Grout Bulk Delivery Systems
This tip sheet provides information on the hazards involved with mixing mortar or grout and looks at the use of pre-blended mortar and grout mix to reduce the risk of MSD's. It also provides information on the approximate cost at the intervention discussed.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry
Topic:Design - Task Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:NIOSHView Source Details
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Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Construction Workers - Tip Sheet #5: Adjusting Scaffolding for Masonry Work
This tip sheet provides information on the hazards involved with masonry work and looks at how adjusting scaffolding can reduce the risk of MSD's.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry
Topic:Design - Workstation
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:NIOSHView Source Details
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Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Construction Workers - Tip Sheet #10: Lightweight Concrete Block
This tip sheet provides information on the hazards involved with masonry and looks at how switching to lightweight concrete blocks can reduce the risk of MSD's.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:NIOSHView Source Details
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Ergonomic Tip Sheets for Concrete Construction: Concrete Trowel Handles
This tipsheet takes a look at the design of concrete trowel handles and how to modify trowel handles to reduce the risk of overuse injuries to the hand or arm.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry
Topic:Design - Tools
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Source:LHSFNAView Source Details
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Ergonomic Tip Sheets for Concrete Construction: Body Positions for Rodding and Spreading Concrete
Concrete, by its nature is heavy (1 cubic foot weighs approximately 148 pounds). Repetitive, awkward, high force motions may eventually lead to lower back, shoulder and/or wrist pain and/or fatigue. This tipsheet provides recommended practices when rodding and spreading concrete.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry
Topic:Manual Materials Handling MSD Prevention
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Source:LHSFNAView Source Details
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Ergonomic Tip Sheets for Concrete Construction: Choose the Best “Slump” for the Job
Concrete, by its nature is heavy (1 cubic foot weighs approximately 148 pounds). Repetitive, awkward, high force motions may eventually lead to lower back, shoulder and/or wrist pain and/or fatigue. The focus of this tipsheet is on the selection of concrete when screeding. It provides recommendations on selecting concrete that provides the right "slump" for the job.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry
Topic:MSD Prevention
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Source:LHSFNAView Source Details
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Ergonomic Tip Sheets for Concrete Construction: Concrete Screeding – Roller Screed
This tipsheet looks that concrete screeding at the musculoskeletal disoroders that can result from it. To reduce the risk of MSD's, this tipsheet suggests using roller screeds.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry
Topic:Design - Tools MSD Prevention
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Source:LHSFNAView Source Details
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Ergonomic Tip Sheets for Concrete Construction: Concrete Screeding – Motorized Screed
This tipsheet looks that concrete screeding at the musculoskeletal disoroders that can result from it. To reduce the risk of MSD's, this tipsheet suggests using motarized screeds.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry
Topic:Design - Tools MSD Prevention
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Source:LHSFNAView Source Details
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Ergonomics Working: for Cement and Concrete Construction Laborers
This manual focuses on several tasks carried out by cement and concrete construction workers such as hose work, steel work, laying deck, shoveling and digging, and stripping. For each task solutions which help reduce the risk of sprains and strains are provided. The manual also covers protective gear that all construction workers can wear while on the job.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry
Topic:MSD Prevention Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Year:2003
Source:OIOCView Source Details
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Ergonomics Demonstration Project: Carpentry, Laborers, Rebar And Concrete finishing
This bookley takes a look at the hazards that workers in carpentry, labor, rebar, and concrete finishing face and provides solutions to help reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders for these workers. Tasks such as labor work, rebar work, and concrete finishing are explored in this booklet.

MSD Job Title/Task:Homebuilding Masonry
Topic:MSD Prevention Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Year:2001
Source:L & IView Source Details
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Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Construction Workers - Tip Sheet #12: Skid Plates to Move Concrete Hoses
This tip sheet provides information on the hazards involved with handling concrete hoses and looks at how using skid plates to move concrete-filled hoses can reduce the risk of MSD's. It also provides information on the approximate cost of implementing the intervention discussed.

MSD Job Title/Task: Masonry
Topic:Manual Materials Handling Design - Tools
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:NIOSHView Source Details
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Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Construction Workers - Tip Sheet #2: Motarized Concrete Screeds
This tip sheet provides information on the hazards involved with screeding concrete and discusses the use of a motorized screed as a control option to the hazards presented. Cost information is also provided.

MSD Job Title/Task: Masonry
Topic:Design - Tools
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:NIOSHView Source Details
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