Graduate Program
Technology
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Semester of Degree Completion
Spring 2019
Thesis Director
Isaac Slaven
Thesis Committee Member
Austin C. Cheney
Thesis Committee Member
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Abstract
The construction trade has commonly been cited as one of the most dangerous industries within the United States, with falls from elevation being the most predominate cause for injuries and deaths. The OSHA standards related guardrails has not changed since its implementation in 1970. These standards originally derive from the 1950s, which expect a 160-pound person with 40 pounds of equipment, tools, etc. However, the anthropometries of the common working age citizen has dramatically changed in respects to their weight. This study examines the relationship of the guardrail system to the changing anthropometries to determine if a reform is necessary for the [1926.502] Guardrail System as a form of fall protection is needed.
Recommended Citation
Klinzing, Connor S., "Analysis of Construction Fall Protection Guardrails in a Population with Changing Anthropometrics" (2019). Masters Theses. 4422.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/4422
