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eTools Home :Electrical Contractors Additional References | Glossary | Credits
Ergonomics eTool: Solutions for Electrical Contractors
                   Materials Handling | Installation & Repair | Prefabrication | Supplemental Info.
Materials Handling
Heavy Lifting
Pushing, Pulling, and Carrying
Staging and Housekeeping
Vehicular Activities
Installation & Repair
Prefabrication
Supplemental Info.


Materials Handling
Employee carrying materialElectrical employees face ergonomic issues when transporting supplies and equipment around shops, storage areas, and worksites. This section discusses potential hazards and identifies possible solutions involved in the following tasks:
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Pushing, Pulling, and Carrying
  • Staging and Housekeeping
  • Vehicular Activities












Materials Handling | Installation & Repair | Prefabrication | Supplemental Info.
eTools Home :Electrical Contractors Additional References | Glossary | Credits


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