CRE-MSD is pleased to be partnering with the Work Wellness and Disability Prevention Institute (WWDPI) to present educational webinars on various construction work health topics, as part of the Construction Work Health Series Webinars.
In this webinar
Construction is one of the highest risk industries with high rates of worker fatalities and non-fatal injuries. Residential construction has unique challenges compared to commercial construction, and is typified by fewer safety resources, lower levels of work organization, and small, often scattered crews with less safety oversight. Apprentices, who have the least amount of training and experience, are often placed in the riskiest jobs. These differences in work organization between residential and commercial construction may result in differences in health outcomes and risk behaviours. The purpose of this project was to compare risks and supports for safety and health between residential and commercial apprentice construction workers.
You will learn:
- Which traditional health and safety risks and policies differ between apprentices in residential versus commercial construction work
- How work organization and workforce factors differ by type of construction
- How apprentices in residential work perceive their health compared to apprentices in commercial work
About the presenter
Associate Professor of Medicine and Occupational Therapy
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis USA
Dr. Dale has over 30 years of experience in the clinical treatment of work-related upper extremity conditions and in work site based prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). She has used a variety of intervention methods for individuals and groups of workers in many industries including healthcare, construction, retail grocery, automotive, manufacturing, and service industries, to prevent or reduce the effects of physical exposures from work tasks. Since joining the OSHR Group in 2001, she earned a PhD in Epidemiology with a focus on measurement and evaluation of MSD. She is currently exploring safety and ergonomic interventions in the construction industry and participatory health interventions among retail grocery workers. Both projects focus on reducing physical exposures and improving the health of workers. Dr. Dale has a passion for helping workers maintain and regain function in order to lead successful and productive work lives.
Registration
This is a free educational webinar. Please register through the WWDPI website.
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