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Bad working posture. Bending at the waist for extended periods of time can promote back strain or injury. Kneeling or using powered machinery can redu...

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A knee or leg is not a stable work platform. Potential for serious injury from circular saw. NO PPE (eye protection, hearing protection, hard hat). Po...

Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries

This 5-min. video reviews some of the job factors that can result in musculoskeletal disorders from construction work and what can be done about them....

Workers Are The Experts

See new tools and practices developed by construction workers to improve safety and health on jobsites and hear the workers talk about the project and...

Annotated Bibliography of Issues in the U.S. Construction Industry

A listing of peer reviewed research articles on economic, labor, and human resources management issues in the U.S. construction industry. It is based...

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Clean up scrap, saw dust and other flammable items before soldering, brazing or welding. A fire extinguisher should be readily available before begin...

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Do not aim a nail gun towards yourself or a co-worker. Sequential trip trigger nails guns provide more protection for workers. Workers should be pr...

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Avoid awkward work posture if possible. The worker should be using knee pads to reduce stress on knees. A two handed grip on a power tool helps to red...

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No guard rails, scaffold not fully planked. Ensure that all of the wheels are locked to prevent unwanted movement. Keep scaffold working surface clean...

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Knee pads, when purchasing knee pads make sure they don't restrict circulation when kneeling. Ensure that gas and electricity are off before beginning...