Trade Specific
Drywall & Ceiling Installation
- Hess JA, Kincl LD, Davis K [2009]. The Impact of Drywall Handling Tools on the Lower Back, Applied Ergonomics Mar;41(2):305-12. Epub 2009 Sep 5. View abstract.
Masonry – Brick, Block, Stone, Cement, & Terrazzo
- UC Ergonomics/Safe Pavement Breakers (2010, OHIP)
- Hess JA, Kincl LD, Amasay T, Wolfe P [2009]. Ergonomic evaluation of masons laying concrete masonry units and aerated autoclaved concrete. Applied Ergonomics. View abstract.
- Anton D, Rosecrance JC, Gerr F, Merlino LA, Cook TM [2005]. Effect of concrete block weight and wall height on electromyographic activity and heart rate of masons. Ergonomics;48(10):1314-1330. View abstract.
- Goldsheyder D, Weiner SS, Nordin M, Hiebert R [2004]. Musculoskeletal symptom survey among cement and concrete workers. Work;23(2):111-121. View abstract.
- Hess JA, Hecker S, Weinstein M, Lunger M [2004]. A participatory ergonomics intervention to reduce risk factors for low-back disorders in concrete laborers. Appl Ergon; 35(5):427-441. View abstract.
- A Biomechanical Analysis of Various Brick Sizes (1999)
- A Biomechanical Analysis of Laying Concrete Block (1999)
- Cook TM, Rosecrance J, Zimmerman C [1996]. Work-Related Musculoskeletal Problems in Bricklaying: A Symptom and Job Factors Survey and Guidelines for Improvements. Appl Occup Environ Hyg;11:1335-1339. View abstract.
Metal Work
Non Trade-Specific
- Rempel D, Star D, Barr A, Gibbons B, Janowitz I [2009]. A new method for overhead drilling. Ergonomics Dec; 52(12):1584-9. View abstract.
- Hess JA, Kincl LD, Albers JT, High RR [2008]. Ergonomic evaluation of an extension screw gun to improve work postures, Occupational Ergonomics 8(1):27-40. View abstract.
- Merlino LA, Rosecrance JC, Anton D, Cook TM [2003]. Symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders among apprentice construction workers. Appl Occup Environ Hyg;18:57-64. View abstract.
- Ergonomics in Construction: Where Does it Hurt? (2000)
- Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Neck, Back, and Upper Extremity in Washington State, 1990-1998
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and Workplace Factors (NIOSH, 1997)