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Toolbox Meeting Guides by Topic - Overexertion (Musculoskeletal Injuries)
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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).  Print PDF (192 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. Print PDF (156 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. Print PDF (171 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. Print PDF (209 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. Print PDF (188 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. Print PDF (244 KB) Send Provide Feedback |
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ELECTRICAL WORK - Overexertion can increase risk of MSI Abstract: Describes some options to help reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury (MSI) from performing physically demanding tasks. Print PDF (182 KB) Send Provide Feedback |
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ELECTRICAL WORK Contact stress poses MSI risk Abstract: Describes some common tasks that apply contact stress to hands and knees. Print PDF (209 KB) Send Provide Feedback |
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ELECTRICAL WORK - Bending over at the waist poses MSI risk Abstract: Describes some options to avoid bending over at the waist for long periods of time. Print PDF (190 KB) Send Provide Feedback |
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ELECTRICAL WORK - Overhead reaching can increase risk of MSI Abstract: Describes some options to avoid overextending the muscle groups in the neck, shoulders and back. Print PDF (177 KB) Send Provide Feedback |
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ELECTRICAL WORK - Heavy tool belts pose MSI risk Abstract: Describes some alternatives to carrying tools in a tool belt all day. Print PDF (194 KB) Send Provide Feedback |
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Safe bending, lifting, and carrying Abstract: Describes how to bend, lift, and carry items safely. Print PDF (143 KB) Send Provide Feedback |
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