Preventing injuries from installing drywall

Preventing injuries from installing drywall. Select up to three search categories and corresponding keywords using the fields to the right. Refer to the Help section for more detailed instructions. Select one Select one.. Clear All Search. Back to Previous Page. September Series: Workplace solutions.

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Summary Statement Workers who handle drywall sheets are at high risk of overexertion and fall injuries. More like this. Videos Drywall Dust Engineering Controls. Drywall Installing Safety. Prepare the Jobsite Keep forklifts, hand trucks, carts, and dollies available to move the drywall to work locations. Installation Safety Bend the knees instead of the back when lifting, holding or carrying drywall.

Use two workers to lift large, thick, and heavy sheets. Lift only one sheet at a time. Schedule frequent breaks to reduce overexertion hazards. Use drywall lift to place and hold a ceiling sheet. Always retract knife when not in use. Sturdy scaffolds or inch wide stepstools are the best choices for elevated work.

Team carry sheets upstairs, or use tools to transport them upstairs. Drywall sheets and joint compound can contain talc , calcite , mica , gypsum , and silica. Read the material safety data sheets for your brand of drywall and compound for manufacturer-recommended safe work practices.

Minimize dust emissions and use good ventilation. Wear safety glasses and respirator when you are exposed to dust.