LHSFNA: Initiative Aims to Improve Construction Ergonomics
The Labor Health and Safety Fund of North America website presents an article that focuses on the elimination of ergonomic injury in the construction sector through a set of new ergonomic rules and approaches. The site contains information related to Health Promotion, Occupational Health and Safety and hosts an online journal called LifeLines.

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Topic:MSD Prevention
Document Type:Workplace Best PracticeYear:
Source:The Labor Health and Safety Fund of North America View Source Details
Location: Ontario

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

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

Reducing Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Promoting Return-To-Work Through the Use of Rebar Tying Machines
See results of research on reducing the risk of MSDs and promoting return to work through the use of rebar tying machines.

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Topic:Design - Tools
Document Type:Researched Best PracticeYear:2005
Source:The Workplace Safety & Insurance BoardView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation -Ergonomics Best Practices for the Construction Industry
This document outlines some of the construction industries best practices. It looks at: The Ergonomic Process - what is important for effective management commitment, Employee Involvement, Task Force Development, Training, and Best Practices Grant Programs. Also detailed are some ergonomic problems of major corporations, the solutions used to deal with them and the outcomes. They use the term CTD's (Cumulative Trauma Disorders), instead of MSD's (Muskuloskeletal Disorder's).

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Topic:MSD Prevention
Document Type:GuidelineYear:n/a
Source:Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation 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

Heat Stress
Heat Stress. This safety bulletin outlines the symptoms of heat stress and procedures to control worker exposure.

MSD Job Title/Task: Construction - General
Topic:Heat Stress
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2006
Source:Construction Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Heat Stress
Heat Stress. Guidelines for recognizing, assessing and controlling heat stress with emphasis on construction operations where heat stress commonly occurs.

MSD Job Title/Task: Construction - General
Topic:Heat Stress
Document Type:GuidelineYear:2007
Source:Construction Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Construction Health and Safety Manual
Construction Health and Safety Manual. The manual contains everything you need to recognize and protect yourself against construction health and safety hazards. Relevant chapters include heat stress (chapter 6), cold stress (chapter 7) and back care (chapter 8).

MSD Job Title/Task: Construction - General
Topic: Back Care Cold Stress Heat Stress
Document Type:GuidelineYear:2007
Source:Construction Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Health and Safety Manual
Health and Safety Manual. A comprehensive safety manual developed for 6 trades (boilermakers, millwrights, refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanics, pipe trades, sprinkler and fire protection trades, and insulators). Chapter 8 is specific to back care/manual materials handling with overview of posture, lifting techniques and use of assistive devices.

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Topic: Back Care Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:GuidelineYear:1999
Source:Construction Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Back Care for Construction
Back Care for Construction. Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to demonstrate correct lifting and carrying techniques.

MSD Job Title/Task: Construction - General
Topic:Back Care
Document Type:Training SessionYear:
Source:Construction Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomic Survival Guide for Carpenters and Framers
This leaflet provides information on musculosketal hazards that workers in carpentry and framing face such as contact stress, over exertion, awkward postures, or back pains. In order to reduce the risk of MSD's this leaflet suggests reducing stooping and overhead work, utilizing proper lifting and teamwork, and using the right tools.

MSD Job Title/Task:Homebuilding
Topic:Manual Materials Handling Back Care
Document Type:Fact SheetYear:
Source:California Occupation Health and Safety AssociationView Source Details
Location:

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
Document Type:Year:
Source:Cal/OSHAView Source Details
Location:

Ergonomic Survival Guide for Laborers
This leaflet provides information on how laborers can reduce the risk of musculo-skeletal disorders such as back pains, contact stress, and other injuries due to awkward posture. To reduce the risk of MSD's this leaflet looks at solutions such as selecting the right tool, proper shoveling technique, and proper lifting techniques.

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Topic:Manual Materials Handling Design - Tools
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Source:Cal/OSHAView Source Details
Location:

Ergonomic Survival Guide for Sheet Metal Workers
This leaflet provides information on how sheet metal workers can reduce the risk of musculo-skeletal disorders such as back pains due to improper lifing,and shoulder and wrist injuries due to awkward postures. To reduce the risk of MSD's this leaflet recommends reducing overhead work, using the right tools, and using proper lifting techniques.

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Topic:Manual Materials Handling
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Source:Cal/OSHAView Source Details
Location:

Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Construction Workers
This booklet contains several tip sheets covering task involving in floor and ground level work, overhead work, lifting, holding, and handling materials, and hand intensive work. Each tip sheet provides information on the hazards involved with each task and solutions on how to reduce these hazards as well as the approximate cost for each intervention.

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Topic:MSD Prevention Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:NIOSHView Source Details
Location:

Preventing Knee Injuries and Disorders in Carpet Layers
This webpage takes a looks the the prevalance of knee injuries and disorders among carpet layers due to contact stress and using knee kickers to install carpert. To reduce the pravelence of knee injuries in carpet layers this article looks at the use of a power stretcher instead of a knee kicker to install carpet, and also makes other recommendations for carpet layers such as wearing knee protection and having proper training in using the tools.

MSD Job Title/Task:Homebuilding
Topic:Contact Stress MSD Prevention
Document Type:Year:1990
Source:NIOSHView Source Details
Location:

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
Location:

Handling kerbs: Reducing the risks of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD's)
The handling of precast concrete weighing approximately 67 kg puts several roadway construction workers at risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders. This factsheet presents several interventions that can help reduce the risk of MSD's when handling kerbs. These interventions range from mechanical kerb handling solutions to manual kerb handling solutions.

MSD Job Title/Task:Roadway Work
Topic:Manual Materials Handling MSD Prevention
Document Type:Year:2005
Source:HSEView Source Details
Location:

Formworkers and Manual Handling
This article looks at how designers, manufactureres, contractors, and formworkers can all help to reduce the risk in musculoskeletal disorders when doing the formwork of a structure. Interventions such as changing the the materials or the size of the product being used by form workers, changes in storing/delivering forms, equipment that can be used to reduce the need for manual handling, and team lifting are all discussed in this article.

MSD Job Title/Task:Formwork
Topic:Manual Materials Handling MSD Prevention
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:Department of Consumer and Employment ProtectionView Source Details
Location:

Bricklaying and Manual Handling
This article looks at how designers, manufactureres, contractors, and bricklayers can all help to reduce the risk in musculoskeletal disorders when doing the formwork of a structure. Interventions such as changes in the manfacturing of bricks or cement products that are used by bricklayers, changes in storing/delivering brick and cement bags, equipment that can be used to reduce the need for manual handling, changes in mixing mortar, and team lifting are all discussed in this article.

MSD Job Title/Task:Bricklayer
Topic:Manual Materials Handling MSD Prevention
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:Department of Consumer and Employment ProtectionView Source Details
Location:

Roof Carpenters and Manual Handling
This document provides practical examples of how all stakeholders in the building and construction industry can assist in reducing the risk of manual handling injury to roof carpenters. This document makes suggestions on the materials used in roofing, the delivery and storage of roofing materials, as well as equipment and tools used in roofing, teamlifting, and general safe work practices for roof carpenters.

MSD Job Title/Task:Homebuilding
Topic:Manual Materials Handling MSD Prevention
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:Department of Consumer and Employment ProtectionView Source Details
Location:

Plasterers and Manual Handling
This document provides practical examples of how all stakeholders in the building and construction industry can assist in reducing the risk of manual handling injury to plasterers. Interventions regarding materials delivery and storage, material selection, provision of mechanical lifting and handling equipment, team lifting, and moving plaster/render around site are all discussed in this article.

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Topic:Manual Materials Handling MSD Prevention
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:Department of Consumer and Employment ProtectionView Source Details
Location:

Manual Handling and Plumbers
Manual handling injuries result in more lost time for plumbers than any other type of injury. This document provides practical examples of how all stakeholders in the Building and Construction Industry can assist in reducing the risk of manual handling injury to plumbers. Interventions involving selection of materials, delivery and storage of materials, tools and equipment, loading and unloading work vehicles, moving gas cylinders , digging, pipe installation and movement, and chasing walls are all discussed in this article.

MSD Job Title/Task:Pipe Trades
Topic:Manual Materials Handling MSD Prevention
Document Type:Year:2008
Source:Department of Consumer and Employment ProtectionView Source Details
Location:

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
Location:

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
Location:

Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Construction Workers - Tip Sheet #19: Sheers for cutting sheet metal.
This tip sheet provides information on specially designed sheers that can reduce to the risk of MSD's when cutting sheet metal. It also provides information on the approximate cost of implementing the intervention discussed.

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Topic:Design - Tools Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:NIOSHView Source Details
Location:

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
Location:

Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Construction Workers - Tip Sheet #3 : Rebar-Tying tools
This tip sheet provides information on the hazards involved with rebar-tying and discusses the use of a rebar-tying tool. Cost information is also provided.

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Topic:Design - Tools
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:NIOSHView Source Details
Location:

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
Location:

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
Location:

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
Location:

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
Location:

Ergonomic Tip Sheets for Concrete Construction:Rubber Boots for Concrete Work
This tipsheet takes a look at work boots that are commonly used in construction work and how poorly designed work boots can lead to contact stress. It provides recommendations on what to look for when purchasing work boots for construction work.

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Topic:MSD Prevention
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Source:LHSFNAView Source Details
Location:

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
Location:

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
Document Type:Year:
Source:LHSFNAView Source Details
Location:

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
Location:

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
Location:

Ergonomics Working: for Heavy and Highway Construction Laborers
This manual focuses on several tasks carried out by highway construction workers such as shoveling and digging, cutting and sawing, stripping forms, and flagging. 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: Formwork Homebuilding Roadway Work
Topic:MSD Prevention
Document Type:Year:2003
Source:OIOCView Source Details
Location:

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
Location:

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
Location:

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
Document Type:Year:
Source:Cal/DHSView Source Details
Location:

Pavement Breaker Operators: Prevent Back, Wrist, Neck, and Shoulder Injuries
This leaflet looks at the musculoskeletal hazards that pavement breaking operators face, and presents the hinge mounted rod as well as proper lifting techniques as interventions that can reduce the risk of MSD's.

MSD Job Title/Task:Roadway Work
Topic:Design - Tools MSD Prevention
Document Type:Year:
Source:Cal/DHSView Source Details
Location:

Ergonomics Demonstration Project: Wallboard
This booklet takes a look at the musculoskeletal hazards involved with installing, finishing, and stocking wallboards. It also provides recommendations on how to reduce the risk of MSD's.

MSD Job Title/Task:Homebuilding
Topic:MSD Prevention Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Year:2002
Source:L & IView Source Details
Location:

Ergonomics Demonstration Project: Residential Construction
This booklet takes a look at the musculoskeletal hazards related to framing and carpet laying during residential construction. It also provides recommendations on how to reduce the risk of MSD's.

MSD Job Title/Task:Homebuilding
Topic:MSD Prevention Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Year:2002
Source:Washington State Department of Labor and IndustriesView Source Details
Location:

Musculoskeletal hazards and controls: RODWORKERS (REINFORCING STEEL)
This tipsheet provides musculoskeletal hazards and controls for rodworking tasks such as sorting rebar, placing rebar, fixing rebar, twisting tie wire, working with pre-fabricated cages, and working with post-tensioning cables.

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Topic:Manual Materials Handling MSD Prevention
Document Type:Year:2008
Source:Construction Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Surface Haulage Trucks Whole-body Vibration Assessment
Surface Haulage Trucks Whole-body Vibration Assessment (Safe Operator Campaign). Outlines the harmful effects of vibration, measurement methodology and examples of safe work practices.

MSD Job Title/Task:Surface Haulage Truck Operator Mining - General
Topic:Vibration Design - Task
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:
Source:Mines and Aggregates Safety and Health AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Seats and Sitting: Ergonomic Tip Sheet
Seats and Sitting: Ergonomic Tip Sheet. This fact sheet identifies the ergonomic concerns about seated tasks and provides recommendations related to seating features, cab design, job design controls such as appropriate speed, and stretching.

MSD Job Title/Task: Forestry - General
Topic:Sitting Design - Vehicle MSD Prevention
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:
Source:Ontario Forestry Safe Workplace AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Mechanized Harvesting Equipment Operator Safety Training
Mechanized Harvesting Equipment Operator Safety Training. This one day pre-employment required course reviews the knowledge and skills required by supervisors and workers entering the logging industry. The course identifies ergonomic issues relating to the working environment, mental and physical fatigue, manual lifting and carrying.

MSD Job Title/Task:Harvest equipment operator
Topic: Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Training sessionYear:
Source:Ontario Forestry Safe Workplace AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Mobile Machine Mechanic Safety Training
Mobile Machine Mechanic Safety Training. In addition to identifying other safety hazards, the training materials also review ergonomic problems such as awkward postures, cramped spaces, mounting and dismounting from equipment, and over-exertion.

MSD Job Title/Task:Mobile Machine Mechanic
Topic: MSD Prevention
Document Type:Training sessionYear:
Source:Ontario Forestry Safe Workplace AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

The Ergonomics of Lift Trucks
The Ergonomics of Lift Trucks. This technical report highlights research that links physical design of the lift truck, how the design negatively impacts the operator, and how this mismatch results in an increased number of accidents/injuries. Various design improvements suggested in the literature and/or currently being implemented by different manufacturers is discussed.

MSD Job Title/Task:Forklift Operator
Topic:Design - Vehicle MSD Prevention
Document Type:GuidelineYear:
Source:Pulp and Paper Health and Safety AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomic Survival Guide for Electricians
This leaflet provides information on musculosketal hazards that electricians face such as awkward postures, over exertion, and repetitive ahnd work. In order to reduce the risk of MSD's this leaflet suggests utilizing proper lifting techniques, and using the appropriate tools for the job.

MSD Job Title/Task:Electrical Skilled Trades
Topic:Manual Materials Handling MSD Prevention Back Care
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Source:Cal/OSHAView Source Details
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