Ergonomics
Preventing strains and sprains from lifting, awkward postures, and vibration.
Slide decks · 5
Preventing Sprains, Strains, and Repetitive Motion Injuries
Construction ergonomics deck from the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California (2011).
Prevención de Torceduras, Distensiones y Lesiones por Movimiento Repetitivo
Spanish edition of the SBCTC construction ergonomics deck.
Ergonomics: Making the Work Fit the Worker
Ergonomics for utility and construction workers from the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
Introduction to Ergonomics (OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach)
OSHA's general industry outreach ergonomics deck (2017): risk factors, MSDs and controls.
Ergonomics Presentation
NCDOL slide presentation on ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorder prevention.
Handouts & guides · 2
Preventing Sprains, Strains, and Repetitive Motion Injuries: Instructor Guide
Full instructor guide (219 pages) with activities for the SBCTC construction ergonomics course.
Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Construction Workers (NIOSH 2007-122)
NIOSH guide with practical, low-cost fixes for lifting, overhead work, kneeling and hand-intensive construction tasks. Great for picking examples to discuss.