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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).


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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ELECTRICAL WORK Contact stress poses MSI risk
Abstract: Describes some common tasks that apply contact stress to hands and knees.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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Safe bending, lifting, and carrying
Abstract: Describes how to bend, lift, and carry items safely.


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