Materials handing in construction: New toolbox talk on lifting and carrying
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Construction workers face elevated back injury risks from improper lifting techniques, frequent bending, and awkward work positions, according to a new toolbox talk from NIOSH and CPWR. The guidance aims to help jobsites reduce one of the industry's most common workplace injuries.
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Washington — Improper lifting, frequently bending and working in awkward positions all can lead to back injuries, NIOSH and CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training caution in a new toolbox talk. “Construction workers have one of the highest rates of back injuries of any job,” the…
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