Incorporating Ergonomics into a Construction Safety Management Program

Presented by: Ann Marie Dale, Associate Professor, Washington University School of Medicine
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries among construction workers, yet ergonomic programs for MSD prevention are often “add-ons” to safety and rarely sustainable. Many tools, equipment, and work processes are available to reduce the physical demands of work, provided contractors plan to use them in jobs. Incorporating ergonomics into a safety management system gives a systematic approach to integrating ergonomic principles and practices into work processes and the safety culture of a company. Join us for this 45 minute webinar to learn how to develop a model program for integrating ergonomics into an safety management program to help contractors address ergonomic hazards and reduce workers risk for musculoskeletal disorders.