Again, I had a request for CalOSHA materials – so here is what they have on ergonomics:
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Ergonomics for Carpenters and Framers – English
Ergonomics for Carpenters and Framers – Spanish
Ergonomics for Concrete Masons – English
Ergonomics for Concrete Masons – Spanish
Ergonomics for Electricians – English
Ergonomics for Electricians – Spanish
Ergonomics Guide – Comprehensive
Ergonomics Guide – Manual Material Handling – English
Construction ergonomics is a rare subject, but CalOSHA has a set of guides that can be very helpful. Your friendly safety guy has downloaded them and posted them in a single place. You know what to do:
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Ergonomic Survival Guide for Carpenters and Framers
Ergonomic Survival Guide for Cement Masons
Ergonomic Survival Guide for Electricians
Move away from the same old safety programs and toolbox talks and get into what causes the majority of claims on the job. The ‘Simple Solutions’ guide is excellent.
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Construction Ergonomics – Back
Construction Ergonomics – Knees
Construction Ergonomics – Shoulders and Neck
Ergonomics for Concrete Hoses – Skidplates
Ergonomics Survival Guide – Carpenters and Framers
Ergonomics Survival Guide – Framers
Ergonomics Survival Guide – Laborers
Thanks to Dan L for flagging me as to where I could find these. A wide range of detailed programs – some broad subjects, some very specific.
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Assessment of Repetitive Tasks of the Upper Limbs – The ART Tool
Diesel Engine Exhaust Emissions
Hand-Arm Vibration – a Guide for Employees
Health and Safety in Roof Work
Preventing Falls from Vehicles
Safe Use of Ladders and Stepladders
The High 5 Five Ways to Reduce Risk On Site
The Safe Use of Vehicles on Construction Sites
I found good stuff on the subject – this drills down deeper into the subject. Stop strains and sprains now.
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Construction Ergonomics Checklist
Ergonomic Survivial Guide – Carpenters and Framers
Ergonomic Survivial Guide – Cement Framers
Ergonomic Survivial Guide – Electricians
On often overlooked field due to the constantly changing nature of the job – but there is good stuff out there – educate yourself, your employees, and your clients now. In addition to education, there are also reviews of techniques and tools to help reduce musculoskeletal disorders – including a rebar tying tool.
Checkout WorkSafeBC – good people.
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15 Tips to Reduce Sprains and Strains in Construction
Assessing Risk of Sprains and Strains in Construction
Awkward Posture and Excessive Force
Construction Stress in Construction Work
Repetition and Excessive Force
I will categorize these later – I promise – but for now – here are all of OSHA’s larger programs. These include confined spaces, lockout tagout, etc.
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Training Requirements in OSHA Standards and Training Guidelines
Safe Patient Handling – Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders in Nursing Homes
Respiratory Protection – Small Entity Compliance Guide
Respiratory Protection – Assigned Protection Factors for the Revised Standard
Process Safety Management – Guidelines for Compliance
Portland Cement – Preventing Skin Problems
Medical Records – Access to Medical and Exposure Records
Medical and Dental Offices – A Guide to Compliance with OSHA Standards
Heat Illness – Protecting Yourself in the Sun
Fall Prevention – Training Guide – A Lesson Plan for Employers
Fall Prevention – Training Guide – A Lesson Plan for Employers – Spanish
Employers Rights and Responsibilities Following an OSHA Inspection
Emergency Response – Principal Emergency Response and Preparedness – Requirements and Guidelines
Emergency Response – Best Practices for Hospital Based First Receivers of Victims
Electrical Hazards – Controlling Electrical Hazards
An interesting guide by the CDC/NIOSH on construction ergonomics. Many innovative solutions to things we always thought were just hazards of the job: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2007-122/
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