Musculoskeletal Hazards and Controls: Homebuilding: Carpentry Finishing

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), such as chronic back pain or shoulder problems, often take time to develop. Forceful exertion, awkward positions, and repetitive tasks can add up over time to produce an MSD.

This profile created by the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association can help workers in the carpentry finishing trade identify MSD hazards in their job and learn how to control them.