Presents the results of a study on the musculoskeletal impact of re-bar tying machines and concludes that the machines reduce risks of low back injury...
A checklist to use to evaluate the ergonomics of a cab design, including a case study....
Describes a McGovern Lever which uses an adjustable see-saw attached to scaffolding to serve as a lift for a drill fastened to a post. This eliminate...
A review of studies looking at the benefits of stretching prior to work. Concludes that the results are mixed....
Link to a series of videos concerning near-misses and work-related hazards in construction and other industries. The quick-loading one-minute videos...
One-page summaries of over 100 NIOSH-supported construction safety and health research projects in 2002....
18-min. video examines physical and other stresses workers face and demonstrates some tools and techniques to help reduce injuries, sprains and strain...
A U. Mass., Lowell professor discusses overhead drilling in the ‘big dig’ and its attendant ergonomic and airborne silica inhalation hazards....
Link to NIOSH guidance document for Supervisors at Disaster Rescue Sites, which includes recommendations for a written work plan and safety checklists...
Link to an HSE publication containing illustrations, brief information about some workplace deaths related to the safety problems, and references to...