The steering wheel and mechanical levers on the earlier Caterpillar motor grader model (above) have been replaced with joysticks on a new Cat motor grader (below). The ergonomic changes reduce ...

When it comes to hazards on the construction site, electrical contractors are very familiar with the risks that OSHA dubs the “fatal four” — electrocutions, falls, struck-by and caught-in/between. The ...

In the build and design world, ergonomics refers to adapting the work environment itself in the name of safety and productivity. Although OSHA doesn’t have an ergonomics standard, the construction ...

To power the world, electricians turn, twist, bend, and lift hundreds of times each day. While these repetitive motions may not lead to an immediate injury, they can often lead to overuse of joints ...

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) oversaw the process that led to ANSI’s adoption of the standard, ANSI/ASSE A10.40-200X, for final review on June 4. The voluntary standard offers ...

Special thanks to the Telehandler Showcase's sponsors: John Deere Power Systems, Waterloo, Iowa; Urethane International, Alpharetta, Ga.; Power Great Lakes/Power ...

The booklet includes background information regarding ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders from a construction industry perspective, and 20 two-page tip sheets that describe currently available ...

Injuries on jobsites aren’t just a result of major accidents. Oftentimes, they’re a gradual problem caused by poor ergonomics. Common conditions like strains and sprains, tendonitis, carpal tunnel ...

Tasks that require awkward postures and repetitive, high-pinch forces — such as manual rodding, above — are being replaced by machines, such as this self-propelled laser screed, below. THE FUROR HAS ...

The ergonomic Handle Grips are designed to minimize repetitive motion disorders by redistributing bad energy caused by impact and excessive vibration. Three diameters available in 7-in. lengths; 14-in ...