Study Details
Top Performance in Residential Construction
(IRB#: IRB_00179322)
This study wants to learn strategies that lead to top performance in residential (home) construction to prevent injuries and errors. Top performance will be assessed by residential construction workers doing various tasks such as climbing a ladder to reach a platform and hammering nails into a frame. People in the study will wear sensors that record body movements during the tasks. People will also complete a survey and participate in an interview. Being in the study requires attending a 2-hour in-person visit at the University of Utah.
- All genders
- Over 18 years old
- Healthy Volunteers
- In Person
- Paid
Who can participate?
Gender: All genders
Age: Over 18 years old
Volunteers: Healthy Volunteers
Location: In Person
Inclusion Criteria
- Ages 18 to 59 years old
- Residential construction worker in the greater Salt Lake City area
- Able to do residential construction without bodily pain
- Able and willing to climb to a platform using a ladder to complete a construction task
- Able to attend in person at the study clinic
Exclusion Criteria
- History of neurological disorders such as Parkinsons disease, Alzheimers, or stroke
- Severe cardiovascular (heart) disorders
- Currently participating in physical therapy
- Develop severe shortness of breath or chest pain from physical stress
- Pregnant
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes
IRB#: IRB_00179322
PI: Erika Pliner
Department: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Approval Date: 2024-08-22 06:00:00
I am Interested