Whenever possible, elevate work to prevent awkward work postures. For instance it may be possible to use a crane to position the material on work stands to avoid stooping, reaching and bending.
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Bad Practice
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Description:

Whenever possible, elevate work to prevent awkward work postures. For instance it may be possible to use a crane to position the material on work stands to avoid stooping, reaching and bending.

Hazard: Posture, awkward
Trade: Ironworker
Other: Lower Back, Upper Back + shoulder
Keywords: awkward posture

Credit:

Iron Workers, Washington State Department of Labor and Industries