Trade Specific:

Drywall & Ceiling Installation

• Position and Size of Drywall on the Physical Demands for Drywall Installers by Lu Yuan, Sc.D. Southeastern Louisiana University, May 2013.

Masonry – Brick, Block, Stone, Cement, & Terrazzo

• 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.
• A Biomechanical Analysis of Laying Concrete Block (1999)

Metal Work

• Welch LS, Hunting KL, Kellogg J [1995]. Work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among sheet metal workers. Am J Ind Med;27:783-791. View abstract.

Other – Non-Construction

• Anton D, Rosecrance J, Merlino L, Cook T [2002]. Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and carpal tunnel syndrome among dental hygienists. Am J Ind Med;42:248-257. View abstract.

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.
• Rosecrance JC, Cook TM, Anton DC, Merlino LA [2002]. Carpal tunnel syndrome among apprentice construction workers. Am J Ind Med;42:107-116. View abstract.
• Rosecrance J, Porszasz J, Cook T et al [2001]. Musculoskeletal disorders among construction apprentices in Hungary. Cent Eur J publ Health;9:183-187. View abstract.
• Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Neck, Back, and Upper Extremity in Washington State, 1990-1998
• Musculoskeletal Disorders and Workplace Factors (NIOSH, 1997)