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Elevated Jack Hammer Support

This study involved the design, fabrication, and testing of a jackhammer support device. The support device was field-tested by construction workers who use jackhammers on a daily basis

After the prototype was designed and built, the researchers carried out field tests. The results suggest the device may reduce musculoskeletal strain and improve safety and productivity in jackhammering work

Principal Investigator: Gordon Thiessen (BCIT)
Funding Awarded: $29,287

Competition Year: 2003 File type: PDF (559 KB) Asset type: Research Research: RS2002/03-DG09