Reporting results of a study comparing the use of an electric shrouded ventilated rotary sander (SVRS) to that of a pole sander, measuring ergonomic d...
This document contains key findings from, "The impact of drywall handling tools on the low back," Jennifer A. Hess, Laurel Kincl, and Kermit Davis. Ap...
A checklist to use to evaluate the ergonomics of a cab design, including a case study....
This NIOSH Prevention Through Design (PtD) guidance addresses preventing falls through designing embedded safety features into projects. This guidance...
A review of studies looking at the benefits of stretching prior to work. Concludes that the results are mixed....
This document from IRSST provides excellent guidance on selecting protective gloves against mechanical hazards for occupational use. The aim is to pr...
A summary of research on the causes of roofers’ deaths 1992-1998 and gives suggestions on prevention....
Explanation of the ergonomic hazards facing ironworkers and measures that can be taken to prevent injuries....
A short report developed by researchers at the Mt. Sinai Selikoff Centers for Occupational Health based on focus groups with female construction worke...
This study investigated the effect of an intervention system designed to reduce exposure to extreme trunk flexion among stud welders on measures of tr...