Managing Cell Phone Distractions to Maintain
Focus and Safety on Active Construction Sites

While communication is important, unsafe phone use can lead to serious accidents. Clear rules and awareness programs help minimize distractions and improve overall site safety.

Managing Cell Phone Distractions to Maintain
Focus and Safety on Active Construction Sites

While communication is important, unsafe phone use can lead to serious accidents. Clear rules and awareness programs help minimize distractions and improve overall site safety.

Drywall Work – Overhead Reaching and MSI Risks
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Drywall Work – Overhead Reaching and MSI Risks

Awkward postures such as overhead reaching are common risk factors for musculoskeletal injury (MSI). Overhead reaching for an extended time increases the risk of injury to the neck, back, and shoulders. These injuries are commonly caused by overextension of the muscle groups. Attempting to exert force through stretched muscles can result in strains and sprains.

Examples of MSI Risk

  • Installing drywall to ceiling, including screwing, taping, mudding, and sanding
  • Working with drywall sheets in an overhead position

MSI Control Options

  • Wear stilts.
  • Work from scaffolding.
  • Use handle extensions with auto-feed screw guns, sanding blocks, or taping tools.
  • Use a pneumatic or manual panel lifter for overhead installation of drywall.
  • Lift only one sheet at a time.
  • Ask another worker for help with lifting long sheets of drywall overhead.
  • Use mechanical devices such as pneumatic drywall finishing machines to apply finishing compound.

Overhead drywall work significantly increases the risk of musculoskeletal injury. Following safe work practices, using the right equipment, and working with assistance can reduce strain and prevent long-term health issues at GamaSafety.

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