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# MANUAL HANDLING 27 Date Posted: 09/06/2016 Improper lifting from manual handling is the leading cause of back injury. If mechanical handling methods are not possible, utilize the following guidelines: ## LIFTING • Know your capabilities, only begin lifts that you can handle. • Can you handle the load yourself or do you need assistance? • Is there a clear walkway with good lighting to the work area? • Wear gloves to protect against cuts and punctures. • Wear safety boots or shoes to protect from falling loads. • Carry out a trial lift by rocking the load from side to side and try to lift a small amount to get the "feel" for it ## GOOD HANDLING TECHNIQUE • Get as close to the load as possible, and keep it close to you while lifting, carrying, and lowering it. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, one foot slightly forward pointing in the direction you are going. • If the - object is small enough to fit between your feet, bend your knees and keep your back straight. • Get a secure grip on the load. - Breathe in before lifting as this helps to support the spine. • Do not lift a load that will obscure your vision. • Lift slowly and smoothly. • Keep your face forward. • Avoid twisting your body when lifting or carrying a load. • When lifting to a height from the floor, lift in two stages • When two or more people lift a load, one person must take control to coordinate the lift. ## QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION • Name two hazards when lifting and carrying? • Why is it important to not rotate with a heavy object? ## PRESENTER TIPS • Pre-read the Toolbox Talk. Your comfort level and confidence will be higher if you know your topic. Discuss related tasks, work areas or events that make the Toolbox Talk relevant to your job site. • Involve the workers by asking questions and input that drives discussion.

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# Manual Material Handling Safe Work Practices ## Potential Health and Safety Hazards - Ergonomic hazards; force (lifting and pushing/pulling) and posture (bending, reaching and twisting). • Energy hazards; electricity or pneumatic pressure. • Materials handling hazards; lifting, pushing/pulling and hazardous substances. • Physical hazards; lighting. • Work practice hazards; following established safe work practices and procedures, and general housekeeping practices. ## Safe Work Practices (Do's) • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as work gloves when handling objects with sharp edges and safety footwear when handling heavy objects. • Ensure - there is adequate clearance for safe lifting/material handling. • Ensure storage areas are kept tidy, well organized and free of clutter. • Use a hand truck, cart, dolly, wheelbarrow, etc. to move heavy, awkward or bulky objects. Ask for assistance. • Know how to safely handle controlled WHMIS products. • Reduce repetition as much as possible by pacing your work and by varying tasks. • Use a stepladder or step stool to reach high places. - Wherever possible use an elevator to move supplies and equipment between floors. Ask for assistance and/or use a two-wheeled hand truck dolly to move heavy, awkward or bulky items up or down stairs if an elevator is not available. • Use proper lifting techniques when lifting materials. ## Safe Work Practices (Don'ts) • - Do not lift or carry items by the packing straps or cords. • Do not use a box, desk or chair to reach high objects. • Do not lift a load if you are not sure that you can handle it safely. Nova Scotia Safety Manual for Businesses | Safe Work Practices 29 29 29

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MIOSHA Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration ## Special points of interest: • Wear Hard Hats, Safety Glasses, and Work Boots on job sites. • Use face shields and goggles when safety glasses are not enough • Wear safety toe foot- wear when feet can be crushed by heavy objects # Tool Box Talk Personal Protective Equipment MIOSHA Construction Safety Standard Part 6. Personal Protective Equipment Employer: Shall provide, at no expense to the employee, the initial issue of personal protective equipment (PPE) and replacement equipment necessary due to reasonable wear and tear required, unless specifically indicated otherwise or other employer/employee agreement specifically requires employees to provide such equipment. Employee: An employee shall wear PPE when prescribed by the MIOSHA rules. ## Head protection (Hard Hat): . Class A hard hat shall be used where a hazard from falling or flying objects or particles or from other harmful contacts or exposures may be present • physically altered, painted, or damaged hard hats shall not be worn • Wear hard hat brim forward • Do not ware baseball hats underneath ## Eye and face protection: - Z87.1 safety glasses shall be used where a hazard exists from flying objects or particles, harmful contacts, such as when using power tools, hammers, and working over head. • An employee who needs corrective lenses where eye protection is required shall be protected by 1 of the following: (a) Spectacles whose protective lenses provide optical correction. (b) Goggles that can be worn over the corrective lenses without disturbing the adjustment of the spectacles. - Use goggles when working around dust, chemicals - Use face shields to protect face from particles, chemicals Face shields do not protect eyes from flying object high impacts, must use Z87.1 safety glasses underneath ## Foot protection: • Employee Provided / Employer must require • ANSI Z41-1999 or ASTM 2412 & 2413 certified footwear mu…

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CPWR TOOLBOX RESEARCH AND TRAINING THE CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION TALK Being struck by falling objects is a leading cause of construction fatalities. Even a small object, falling from a height, can cause serious or fatal injuries. ## Ted's Story Ted was picking up debris at a construction site. A forklift was lifting a pile of lumber to the second floor next to him. The lumber was not secure and fell from the forklift. One board struck Ted in the head. He was wearing a hard hat, but the incident left him with a concussion. - What could have been done to prevent this incident? * Have you or someone you know ever been injured by a falling object on a job site? # Equipment: Falling Objects ## Remember This ➤ Do not hoist loads or allow them to pass over people. ➤ Secure loads before lifting them by forklifts. ➤ Secure all tools in elevated work areas if they are close to leading edges. ➤ Always wear a hard hat. ➤ Ask your employer to place toe boards on all scaffolding and open elevations to protect workers below from falling materials. ➤ Stack materials neatly to keep them from toppling over. How can we stay safe today? What will we do at the worksite to prevent workers from being struck and injured by falling objects? 1. 2. OSHA Standard: 1926.250 ©2017, CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training. All rights reserved. CPWR is the research and training arm of NABTU. Production of this document was supported by cooperative agreement OH 009762 from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of NIOSH. CPWR 【● THE CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH AND TRAINING

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# PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Date Posted: 09/03/2016 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is gear that can be worn to help minimize or eliminate injury. It can be worn to help prevent sudden injuries or injuries occur over time. It is very important the user understands the intended purpose of the PPE and verifies that it fits properly. that ## When to Wear PPE • Before you resort to PPE, you should first: • Use administrative controls • Implement Engineering Controls • Use local exhaust or general ventilation vs. a respirator • Control dust with a wet process vs. dry • Install sound reducing devices to mechanical equipment • When these other two means of protection are exhausted you then will need to select the appropriate PPE. - Often times PPE will be used in conjunction with administrative and engineering controls for added protection. ## BASIC TYPES OF PPE Head: Hard hat, welders cap Hearing: Earmuffs, ear plugs or canal caps Face/Eye: Safety glasses, face shield, safety goggles. Hand: Gloves for general use, chemical use, electrical work or hot work. Body: Chaps, leathers, coveralls Foot Protection: Leather boots, Safety toe/steel toe boots Personal Protective Equipment is gear that is worn to help minimize or eliminate injury. It is very important the user understands the intended purpose of the PPE, verifies that the PPE fits properly and is adequate for the work to be performed. Remember: PPE is the last line of defense against a hazard. LEARN MORE ## QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION • Does the PPE you wear to perform your work fit properly and is it in good working condition? What can be done in your work area to improve the use of PPE? • What improvements can be made to reduce the need for PPE? ## PRESENTER TIPS • Pre-read the Toolbox Talk. Your comfort level and confidence will be higher if you know your topic. Discuss related tasks, work areas or events that make the Toolbox Talk relevant to your job site. • Involve the workers …

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# Option 2 ## Job Hazard Analysis Assessment for PPE: Instructions 1. - Conduct a walk through survey of your business. For each job/task step, note the presence of any of the following hazard types (see table below) their sources, and the body parts at risk. Fill out the left side of the hazard assessment form (for help, see samples on p.29-30). Gather all the information you can. • Look at all steps of a job and ask the employee if there are any variations in the job that are infrequently done and that might have missed during your observation. you • - For purposes of the assessment, assume that no PPE is being worn by the affected employees even though they may actually be wearing what they need to do the job safely. - Note all observed hazards. This list does not cover all possible hazards that employees may face or for which personal protective equipment may be required. Noisy environments or those which may require respirators must be evaluated with appropriate test equipment to quantify the exposure level when overexposure is suspected. <table><tr><th>Hazard Type</th><th>General Description of Hazard Type</th></tr><tr><td>Impact</td><td>Person can strike an object or be struck by a moving or flying or falling object.</td></tr><tr><td>Penetration</td><td>Person can strike, be struck by, or fall upon an object or tool that would break the skin.</td></tr><tr><td>Crush or pinch</td><td>An object(s) or machine may crush or pinch a body or body part.</td></tr><tr><td>Harmful Dust</td><td>Presence of dust that may cause irritation, or breathing or vision difficulty. May also have ignition potential.</td></tr><tr><td>Chemical</td><td>Exposure from spills, splashing, or other contact with chemical substances or harmful dusts that could cause illness, irritation, burns, asphyxiation, breathing or vision difficulty, or other toxic health effects. May also have ignition potential.</td></tr><tr><td>Heat</td><td>Exposure to radiant heat sources, splashes or spills…

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# Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checklist <table><tr><th>General PPE Requirements</th><th>Yes</th><th>No</th><th>Comments</th></tr><tr><td>1. Has a hazard assessment to identify and control physical and health hazards been completed? If not, perform a hazard assessment.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2. Have engineering and/or administrative controls been applied prior to the use of PPE? If not, apply them first if applicable and appropriate.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>3. Has appropriate PPE that matches the hazard been identified and provided to employees for use?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>4. Has the effectiveness of the PPE program been reviewed, updated and evaluated periodically?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>5. Have employees been trained on the use and care of the PPE?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>6. Have employees been trained on the limitations of the PPE?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>7. Is the PPE training documented and kept on file?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>8. Are supervisors enforcing the use of required PPE?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>9. Is PPE inspected regularly and properly maintained?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>10. Is worn and damaged PPE removed from service and replaced?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>11. When the following type of PPE is necessary, is the employer providing and paying for the PPE as stated by the OSHA standard 1910.132? Metatarsal foot protection - Rubber boots with steel toes Non-specialty-toe footwear (i.e. steel toe shoes/boots) if the employer does not permit it to be worn off the job site Non-prescriptive eye protection Prescriptive eyewear inserts/lenses for full face respirators Goggles and face shields Firefighting PPE (i.e. helmet, boots, gloves, full gear, proximity suits, etc.) Hard hats Hearing protection Welding PPE</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></t…

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# DRYWALL SAFETY Last Review: 08/01/2025 Date Published: 05/15/2025 ## Drywall Safety Drywall is a common building material used for walls and ceilings in construction and renovation projects. However, it is a fragile substance that can be easily broken or cracked. During the installation or maintenance of drywall, cutting, sanding, and drilling are often required, which can create dust and debris that may pose risks to the health of workers. Therefore, it is crucial to wear protective gear and follow safety procedures to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries when working with drywall. Working with drywall sheets also requires physical stamina as they are heavy and can be difficult to lift, cut, and maneuver. Additionally, finishing and sanding the seams can be a challenging physical and ergonomic task. ## COMMON HAZARDS OF DRYWALL WORK Ergonomic (overexertion): Drywalling can be a physically demanding job, and workers face ergonomic risks when lifting and maneuvering tools and heavy, awkward drywall sheets. To reduce the chance of injury and strain, it is important to maintain good physical condition and use proper lifting techniques. According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), overexertion (37%) and falls (32%) are the two primary causes of injury to workers installing drywall. Workers should also be aware that drywall sheets vary by thickness and weight, with some weighing less than 55 pounds and others weighing more than 120 pounds. Slips, Trips, and Falls: Falls are a major cause of injury during the installation of drywall. Drywall installers and carpenters are at risk of fall-related injuries due to losing balance while lifting, carrying, or holding heavy and bulky drywall sheets. Falls to a lower level from stairs, ladders, stilts, or scaffolding can also cause such injuries. Exposure to Drywall Dust: Construction workers who sand drywall joint compounds are often exposed to high concentrations of dust, whic…

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# PINCH POINTS Date Posted: 09/02/2016 A Pinch Point is produced when 2 objects come together and there is a possibility that a person could be caught or injured when coming in contact with that area. Pinch points commonly impact fingers/hands, but can impact any area of the body. The injury resulting from a pinch point could be as minor as a blister or as severe as amputation or death. Conveyors, gears, loaders, compactors and other moving equipment are examples of machinery with pinch points. ## COMMON CAUSES OF INJURIES FROM PINCH POINTS • Not paying attention to the location of hands and feet • Walking or working in areas with mobile equipment and fixed structures • Loose clothing, hair or jewelry getting caught in rotating parts or equipment • Poor condition of equipment and guarding - Dropping or carelessly handling materials or suspended loads • Not using the proper work procedures or tools • Reaching into moving equipment and machinery ## SAFETY CONTROLS FOR PINCH POINTS • Verify all guarding is in place and effective • Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. Gloves, hi-vis clothing and heavy boots. • Identify potential pinch points before starting work by conducting a pre task inspection. • Stay in employee designated areas: Always make sure mobile equipment operators know your location. • Lockout/Tagout: Always verify electrical equipment is de-energized before starting any maintenance work • Alertness: Drowsiness leads to inattentive work habits and shortcuts • Operating manuals and work procedures: Always review the operating instructions/manuals before starting work; pinch points may also be identified in these documents. • Ensure all mobile equipment has working backup alarms and lighting before use. ## QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION • What are the most common sources of pinch points in your work area? • What improvements can be made to machine guarding? ## PRESENTER TIPS • Pre-read the Toolbox Talk. Your comfort level a…

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# AVOIDING HAND INJURIES Date Posted: 05/09/2025 # Avoiding Hand Injuries Workers rely heavily on their hands to carry out construction tasks. Hence, it's crucial to protect fingers and hands to ensure both quality of work and life. Since hands are used frequently, they can be at risk of injury. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), hand injuries rank second in the list of work-related injuries in the United States. Despite taking precautions, minor hand injuries are common in the workplace. Hands are vulnerable to various hazards, including lacerations from sharp objects, crushes, pinch point injuries from moving machinery, joint and nerve pain, and exposure to environmental factors like heat, cold, plants, insects, and chemicals. ## LACERATIONS Lacerations are the most frequent type of hand injury caused by sharp objects or tools. During activities involving sharp tools, inadequate gloves are often used. Kevlar gloves provide effective protection against cuts and slices, but they are not suitable for protection against straight stab motions, which can still penetrate them easily. Therefore, one must exercise caution when using any tool that can easily penetrate the skin. ## CRUSH INJURIES Crush injuries usually happen when employees put their hands in the way of two objects or a rotating piece of equipment. Pinch points on tools or equipment can also cause injuries. crush Fractures occur when there's a sudden blow to the bones in the fingers or hands. Motor vehicle accidents are a common cause of hand fractures. Another common cause of is when a person tries to catch themselves from a fall and extends their hands. fractures ## PINCH POINTS Pinch points refer to any areas where a body part can be trapped between moving and stationary parts of equipment. They are commonly found in different areas of the workplace, including assembly line work, equipment maintenance, lifting materials, and connecting trailers. Pinch points can lead to minor…

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# What types of PPE may be necessary? Your hazard assessment should determine if your employees need any of the following types of PPE: - Eye and face protection ◆ Fall protection - Foot protection • Hand/general skin protection - Head protection • Hearing protection • Leg protection ● Personal floatation device • Respiratory protection • Torso/general body protection ## How to do a PPE hazard assessment ## Do a baseline survey to identify workplace hazards A baseline survey is a thorough evaluation of your entire workplace - including work processes, tasks, and equipment - that identifies safety and health hazards. A complete survey will tell you what the hazards are, where they are, and how severe a potential injury could be. ## Suggestions: Use safety data sheets (SDS) to identify chemical hazards. A safety data sheet has detailed information about a hazardous chemical's health effects, its physical and chemical characteristics, and safe handling practices. Review equipment owner and operator manuals to determine the manufacturer's safety warnings and recommended PPE. Conduct a job-hazard analysis (JHA) - a method of identifying, assessing, and controlling hazards associated with specific jobs. A JHA breaks down a job into tasks. You evaluate each task to determine if there is a safer way to do it. A job-hazard analysis works well for jobs with difficult-to-control hazards and jobs with histories of accidents or near misses. JHAS for complex jobs can take a considerable amount of time and expertise to develop. You may want to have a safety professional help you. Have an experienced safety professional survey your workplace with you. 4

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Construction Materials Handling: Drywall Toolbox Talk NIOSH CPWR [● Workers who handle drywall sheets are at high risk of overexertion. The weight and bulkiness of drywall can intensify any bending, twisting, turning, or lifting motions and cause serious injury. ## Sam's Story Sam had worked as a drywall installer for 10 years. On his last job, he began to feel pain in his elbow after lifting and carrying a 10-foot section of drywall up 20 steps. Sam went to his doctor and was diagnosed with tendonitis. - What caused this incident? *How could this have been prevented? *Have you ever been injured from lifting or handling drywall, or do you know someone who has? If so, what happened? ## Remember This • Always stage materials as close as possible to where they will be used. ## How can we stay safe today? • Always use safe lifting practices such as lifting with leg muscles and avoiding twisting while carrying materials. Try out safe lifting practices through a free app "Best Built Plans" available at Amazon, App Store, or Google Play. - Lift only one sheet at a time. Never try to lift materials weighing more than 50 pounds by yourself. C D C National Intend Health NIOSH CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION • Use two workers to lift larger, thicker, and heavier sheets. Never try to lift materials weighing more than 50 pounds by yourself. • Use lifting tools and devices to move sheets instead of carrying them by hand. • Use a vertical lift to position and hold the drywall so you can screw sheets to the ceiling more safely. • Follow these steps for vertical hanging: 1. Raise the sheet. 2. Shift grip to opposite sides of the sheet. 3. Rotate the sheet into a vertical position. 4. Secure it to the wall. - Plan your lifts; make sure the path is clear and you are facing the direction of travel before lifting. • Keep materials and tools orderly and stored safely to prevent tripping and other safety hazards. What will we do at the worksite to …

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# Section I. Easier Ways to Manually Lift, Lower, Fill, or Empty Containers Use team lifting as a temporary measure until a more permanent improvement can be found. If possible, try to find a co-worker of similar height to help with the lift. Caution: Team lifting can increase the risk of a slip, trip, or fall accident. Team lifting can reduce the load in half. Discuss your lifting plan so you don't make surprise movements. Use a scissors lift, load lifter, or pneumatic lifter to raise or lower the load so that it is level with the work surface. Then slide the load instead of lifting. Scissors lifts Pneumatic lifter Adjust the load (accordion skirting) lifter to shelf level and remove containers by sliding them out. 21

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# Appendix B. Assessment Tools <table><tr><th>Condition</th><th>X if a Concern</th><th>Comments</th></tr><tr><td>LIFTING AND LOWERING</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Heavy objects need to be handled</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Handling bulky or difficult-to-grasp objects</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Handling above the shoulders or below the knees</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Lifting to the side or unbalanced lifting</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Placing objects accurately/precisely</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Sudden, jerky movements during handling</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>One-handed lifting</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Long-duration exertions (static work)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>PUSHING/PULLING/CARRYING</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Forceful pushing/pulling of carts or equipment required</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Brakes for stopping hand carts/handling aids are needed but not available</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Carts or equipment design promotes non- neutral postures</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Long-distance carrying (carts not available)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>CONTAINERS/MATERIALS</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Lack adequate handles or gripping surfaces</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Are unbalanced, unstable, or contents shift</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Obstructs leg movement when being carried</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>OTHER</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Inappropriate work techniques used</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Buildup of process material /product increases worker effort</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Personal protective equipment needed but not available/used</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>TOTAL SCORE (Optional)</td><td></td><td>To score, add up the total number of Xs identified.</td></tr></table> 57

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CPWR TOOLBOX THE CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH AND TRAINING TALK # Head Protection The hard hat is one of the most widely used and important pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) on the job. Hard hats protect workers from head injuries due to falling objects and overhead hazards. ## Bob's Story Bob and his crew were putting a new roof on a house. During his lunch break, Bob was on the ground eating a sandwich. A worker on the roof dropped his hammer. The falling hammer struck Bob's hard hat. Although Bob had some pain and discomfort, he did not need hospitalization. - Have you or someone you know ever had their hard hat prevent an injury? If so, what happened? - How could this incident have been prevented? ## Remember This ➤ On a jobsite, always wear a hard hat that fits properly. ➤ Always wear your hard hat with the bill facing forward. Certification by ANSI does not cover hard hats worn backwards. ➤ Always avoid contact between the hard hat and electric wires. ➤ Always keep the space between the shell and the head clear. For example, don't wear a ball cap or other object under your hard hat. Never alter its shell or suspension, because that could drastically reduce the protection it gives. ➤ Never use a cushion-support suspension that is intended for use with a different hard hat shell or that is made by a different manufacturer. ➤ If you wear eye protection, use a kind designed to work with hard hats. Be sure to follow the maker's instructions for use. How can we stay safe today? What will we do at the worksite to promote hard hat use and prevent head injuries? - 1. - 2. OSHA Regulation: 1926.100 ©2017, CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training. All rights reserved. CPWR is the research and training arm of NABTU. Production of this document was supported by cooperative agreement OH 009762 from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors an…