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    The document provides information on preventing knee injuries for construction workers. It suggests raising work off the ground to avoid kneeling, squatting, and contact stress on the knees. Taking micro breaks of 10-20 seconds when kneeling to extend the leg can help reduce injury risk by improving blood flow. The risks of overexertion, contact stress, kneeling, and squatting are outlined. Proper ergonomics like using tools with extensions can help workers avoid injuries that could impact their career, finances, and home life.

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    Construction Ergonomics Knees

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    The document provides information on preventing knee injuries for construction workers. It suggests raising work off the ground to avoid kneeling, squatting, and contact stress on the knees. Taking micro breaks of 10-20 seconds when kneeling to extend the leg can help reduce injury risk by improving blood flow. The risks of overexertion, contact stress, kneeling, and squatting are outlined. Proper ergonomics like using tools with extensions can help workers avoid injuries that could impact their career, finances, and home life.

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    The document provides information on preventing knee injuries for construction workers. It suggests raising work off the ground to avoid kneeling, squatting, and contact stress on the knees. Taking micro breaks of 10-20 seconds when kneeling to extend the leg can help reduce injury risk by improving blood flow. The risks of overexertion, contact stress, kneeling, and squatting are outlined. Proper ergonomics like using tools with extensions can help workers avoid injuries that could impact their career, finances, and home life.

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    Construction Ergonomics Knees

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    The document provides information on preventing knee injuries for construction workers. It suggests raising work off the ground to avoid kneeling, squatting, and contact stress on the knees. Taking micro breaks of 10-20 seconds when kneeling to extend the leg can help reduce injury risk by improving blood flow. The risks of overexertion, contact stress, kneeling, and squatting are outlined. Proper ergonomics like using tools with extensions can help workers avoid injuries that could impact their career, finances, and home life.

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    Solutions for preventing knee injuries

    Can you
    plan your
    job so
    equipment
    is available
    to use, such
    as a power
    stretcher to
    lay carpet
    instead of a
    knee kicker?
    Ergonomics is adjusting the work to fit the
    worker. Raising the work off the ground, for
    example, will help you maintain the health of
    your knees by limiting kneeling, squatting, and
    contact stress.

    Can you raise the work off the floor so you


    dont have to squat or kneel to reach it?

    Protect your
    knees
    and
    your future

    Can you add an


    extension on
    your tool so you
    can work at waist
    height instead of
    kneeling?

    If you do have to
    kneel, wear knee
    pads and take
    micro breaks of
    10-20 seconds to
    extend your leg
    and allow the knee
    to return to resting
    position. These
    micro breaks will
    allow blood flow
    and decrease risk
    of injury.

    WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER

    Construction
    Ergonomics

    Knee Injury

    Could this be you?


    Twenty years ago, while working as a carpenter, Chris suddenly
    developed knee pain. Although he went to the doctor, he didnt think it
    was serious enough for the arthroscopic surgery the doctor ordered.
    Several years later, the pain returned. This time the doctors visit
    revealed a tear in his meniscus, which had apparently been there all
    along. Chris finally had surgery to repair the tear, but a complication left
    him in worse pain than before. This led to total knee replacement and
    although hes now pain free, he has lost range of motion. Chris offers
    advice to his fellow construction workers: Dont be the macho man;
    get your injuries treated timely and avoid complications later.

    How could an injury impact your home life?


    Lower income
    Chronic knee pain
    Loss of career
    Reduced cash flow
    Loss of quality time with family

    What puts you at risk?

    Overexertion: Tendonitis, or inflammation of the tendon, is often a result of overuse or overexertion of the
    knee. Overexerting the muscles around your knee can
    also lead to tearing and pain. Continuing to use your
    knee while in pain will only delay healing and may lead
    to long-term damage.
    Contact stress: Using
    your knee as a hammer
    or kneeling on a hard
    floor are both examples
    of contact stress.
    Excessive kneeling can
    cause the bursa to become irritated, leading to pain,
    inflammation, and limited range of motion.
    If you work smarter
    while doing this

    Tasks that involve frequent stooping, kneeling,


    or squatting puts your knees at risk for injury.
    The knee is made up of muscles that move
    the knee joints; tendons and ligaments that
    provide stability; cartilage to absorb
    shock; and the bursa, a small sac
    of fluid under the kneecap that
    lubricates your knee so it moves
    easily. All of these are susceptible
    to injury through excessive wear
    and tear or continual stress.

    Activities that stress your knee

    Kneeling or squatting for long periods of time


    Repetitive kneeling or squatting
    Contact stress
    Kneeling and squatting:
    Overstretches the ligaments
    and squeezes the bursa.
    Excessive kneeling or
    squatting can cause irritation,
    inflammation, and pain. If the
    ligaments in your knee become
    too unstable, your knee may
    give out when you pivot your
    foot to turn and walk.

    Your knees will be


    healthy enough for you
    to enjoy this

    For technical support, call the


    Oregon OSHA central office:
    Salem Central Office
    350 Winter St. NE, Rm. 430
    Salem, OR 97301-3882
    Phone: 503-378-3272
    Toll-free number in English:
    1-800-922-2689
    Toll-free number in Spanish:
    1-800-843-8086, option 3

    For a free consultation,


    call the Oregon OSHA
    field office nearest you:
    Portland

    503-229-6193

    Salem

    503-373-7819

    Eugene

    541-686-7913

    Medford

    541-776-6016

    Bend

    541-388-6068

    Pendleton

    541-276-2353

    www.orosha.org

    So what can you do?


    440-4844-C (5/10)

    OR-OSHA

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