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The ProblemA hand screed requires the worker to be bent over, using a strong grip to pull the board over the wet concrete.Workers exert a lot of shoulder and arm force repeatedly.Doing this work…
The ProblemGeneral contractors and repair technicians use their work vans to transport tools and equipment to/from various worksites.
Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A small hub for information on good practices for working with powered hand tools and other hand-operated machinery.
Provide carts that have vertical or height-adjustable handles to enable different-sized workers to position their hands between waist and shoulder height. Use larger wheels on carts and bins as this…
Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A brief report on two equipment interventions to help reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders in baggage handlers and screeners.
List of general control strategies for hand work and gripping.
BackgroundWhen packages exit the cubing machine, they are sorted into cages and carts for transport or to be pushed to different areas around the facility to be sorted further. Workers are required…