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Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) and Ergonomics

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Toolbox Talk - Back Release Stretch

Construction work is often physically demanding and sometimes long duration of exposure to physical demands in construction puts the body in awkward postures for too long. Although there is nothing wrong with physical activity, too much of any specific posture, motion or forceful exertion has the potential to cause or initiate harm to the body.

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Toolbox Talk - Chest Stretch

Construction work is often physically demanding and sometimes long duration of exposure to physical demands in construction puts the body in awkward postures for too long. Although there is nothing wrong with physical activity, too much of any specific posture, motion or forceful exertion has the potential to cause or initiate harm to the body.

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Toolbox Talk - Hamstring Stretch

Construction work is often physically demanding and sometimes long duration of exposure to physical demands in construction puts the body in awkward postures for too long. Although there is nothing wrong with physical activity, too much of any specific posture, motion or forceful exertion has the potential to cause or initiate harm to the body.

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Toolbox Talk - Hand Warm-Up Stretch

Construction work is often physically demanding and sometimes long duration of exposure to physical demands in construction puts the body in awkward postures for too long. Although there is nothing wrong with physical activity, too much of any specific posture, motion or forceful exertion has the potential to cause or initiate harm to the body.

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Toolbox Talk - Hip Flexor Stretch

Construction work is often physically demanding and sometimes long duration of exposure to physical demands in construction puts the body in awkward postures for too long. Although there is nothing wrong with physical activity, too much of any specific posture, motion or forceful exertion has the potential to cause or initiate harm to the body.

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Toolbox Talk - Spine Reset Stretch

Construction work is often physically demanding and sometimes long duration of exposure to physical demands in construction puts the body in awkward postures for too long. Although there is nothing wrong with physical activity, too much of any specific posture, motion or forceful exertion has the potential to cause or initiate harm to the body.

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Toolbox Talk - Upper Back Stretch

Construction work is often physically demanding and sometimes long duration of exposure to physical demands in construction puts the body in awkward postures for too long. Although there is nothing wrong with physical activity, too much of any specific posture, motion or forceful exertion has the potential to cause or initiate harm to the body.

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Toolbox Talk - Upper Body Warm-Up

Construction work is often physically demanding and sometimes long duration of exposure to physical demands in construction puts the body in awkward postures for too long. Although there is nothing wrong with physical activity, too much of any specific posture, motion or forceful exertion has the potential to cause or initiate harm to the body.

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Toolbox Talk - Warm-Up before Working

Construction work is often physically demanding and sometimes long duration of exposure to physical demands in construction puts the body in awkward postures for too long. Although there is nothing wrong with physical activity, too much of any specific posture, motion or forceful exertion has the potential to cause or initiate harm to the body.

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Toolbox Talk – Back Injuries

Construction is physically demanding but we can manage limits of physical exertion through the increased use of mechanical advantage, teamwork, and techniques that minimize strain on the back and shoulder.

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Toolbox Talk – Ergonomics of Work

Injuries resulting from poor ergonomic design are sometimes acute but are often cumulative. Follow these safety tips to help improve ergonomic performance in your work area. 

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