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Toolbox Meeting Guides by Topic - Concrete
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 Concrete pouring and pumping Abstract: : Describes general safety requirements for pumping and pouring concrete. Translated Publications: Also available in Punjabi. Toolbox meeting guide #: TG 06-01  Print PDF (163 KB) Send Provide Feedback |
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Concrete formwork Abstract: Describes some general safety requirements for formwork. Toolbox meeting guide #: TG 06-02 Print PDF (168 KB) Send Provide Feedback |
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Concrete Reinforcing: Bending over at the waist poses MSI risk Abstract: Awkward postures such as bending over at the waist are common risk factors for musculoskeletal injury (MSI). Toolbox meeting guide #: TG 07-01 Print PDF (244 KB) Send Provide Feedback |
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Concrete Reinforcing: Contact stress to hands can increase risk of MSI Abstract: Rod workers perform tasks that place large forces on small areas of the body. Some tasks involving contact stress include using pliers and side cutters, and shaking out rods. Toolbox meeting guide #: TG 07-02 Print PDF (179 KB) Send Provide Feedback |
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Concrete Reinforcing: Contact stress to shoulders poses MSI risk Abstract: Rod workers perform tasks that apply large forces to small areas of the body. Contact stress can increase the risk of MSI. Toolbox meeting guide #: TG 07-03 Print PDF (196 KB) Send Provide Feedback |
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Concrete Reinforcing: Overexertion can increase risk of MSI Abstract: Rod workers perform many strenuous tasks. Some of these tasks include lifting, packing, tying, and shaking out rods. Performing physically demanding tasks all day can increase the risk of MSI. Toolbox meeting guide #: Tg 07-04 Print PDF (237 KB) Send Provide Feedback |
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Concrete Reinforcing: Overhead reaching can increase risk of MSI Abstract: Overhead reaching can lead to injuries to the neck, shoulders, and back. These injuries are commonly caused by overextension of the muscle groups. Toolbox meeting guide #: TG 07-05 Print PDF (217 KB) Send Provide Feedback |
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Concrete Reinforcing: Awkward postures, repetitive tasks involving wrists boost MSI risk Abstract: Tying rebar requires the wrist to bend and twist in an awkward manner. Working in awkward postures can increase the risk of MSI. Toolbox meeting guide #: TG 07-06 Print PDF (274 KB) Send Provide Feedback |
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