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CSAO Drywall Sanding: Dust exposure and ergonomics

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...

The impact of drywall handling tools on the low back

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 for Evaluating Cab Design of Construction Equipment

A checklist to use to evaluate the ergonomics of a cab design, including a case study....

Preventing Falls From Heights Through the Design of Embedded Safety Features

This NIOSH Prevention Through Design (PtD) guidance addresses preventing falls through designing embedded safety features into projects. This guidance...

Workplace Stretching Programs: The Rest of the Story

A review of studies looking at the benefits of stretching prior to work. Concludes that the results are mixed....

Information Document for Selecting Gloves for Protection Against Mechanical Hazards

This document from IRSST provides excellent guidance on selecting protective gloves against mechanical hazards for occupational use. The aim is to pr...

Causes of Roofer Deaths

A summary of research on the causes of roofers’ deaths 1992-1998 and gives suggestions on prevention....

Keeping Ironworkers Healthy: Ergonomics and WMSDs

Explanation of the ergonomic hazards facing ironworkers and measures that can be taken to prevent injuries....

Personal Protective Equipment for Female Construction Workers: Does it Fit?

A short report developed by researchers at the Mt. Sinai Selikoff Centers for Occupational Health based on focus groups with female construction worke...

Evaluation of an Intervention to Reduce Trunk Flexion among Stud Workers

This study investigated the effect of an intervention system designed to reduce exposure to extreme trunk flexion among stud welders on measures of tr...