Description

The purpose of thisstandard is to reduce occupationalcontributions to musculoskeletal problems inconstruction workers.

Note: Implementing this standard can helpreduce the risk of musculoskeletalproblems, but may not eliminate them dueto the complex etiology of musculoskeletalproblems and non-occupational risk factors.Note also that the mere presence ofoccupational risk factors may not constitutea problem.

Note: This standard is not intended to beand should not be used by governmentalauthorities in any enforcement proceduresor as a basis for enforceable standards. Thecommittee understands that there is notcomplete agreement about the causes andsolutions to musculoskeletal problems inconstruction.