A-Z Index Lista de recursos en español RESEARCH TRAINING SERVICE NEWS & EVENTS ABOUT CPWR TRAINING AND AWARENESS PROGRAMS FROM RESEARCH Home > Research > Training and Awareness Programs from Research > Safety Voice for Ergonomics (SAVE) Safety Voice for Ergonomics (SAVE) SAVE, which stands for Safety Voice for Ergonomics, is a free training program designed to teach masonry brick and block apprentices problem solving skills and ergonomics. SAVE was developed over four years with the support of, and input from, the Masonry r2p Partnership, which includes the International Masonry Institute (IMI), the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC), and the International Council of Employers of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (ICE). Through this Partnership, the researchers received direct and ongoing feedback from contractors, IMI instructors, and BAC apprentices. Why SAVE? Strains, sprains and other work-related overexertion injuries are common in construction and a leading cause of disabling injuries. Apprentices and other new entrants to the construction workforce often do not have the experience to recognize safety and health hazards on a work site. They also may not know how or when to speak up or who to go to with a concern. Apprenticeship training programs provide an excellent opportunity to teach both ergonomic principles and safety voice skills to workers so they can prevent these types of injuries. Although developed for apprentices in the brick and block segment of the masonry industry, the materials can be adapted for other construction trades or target audiences. SAVE Content The SAVE program has 7 units. Each interactive unit contains a combination of slides and brief videos with PAUSES for discussions, activities and quizzes. There is an apprentice workbook to use with the units. Each unit is 30 minutes (3 ½ hours total). These can be taught individually over time or as a single session. There is also a SAVE Instructor Manual and Orientation Video to help instructors deliver the training. Click on these links to download the SAVE materials – ALL FOR FREE: SAVE Materials SAVE Videos (mov) Unit 1: Introduction to Ergonomics, Anatomy & Cumulative Trauma Unit 2: Awkward and Neutral Postures Unit 3: Heavy Lifting, Prolonged Postures & Repetition Unit 4: Safety Voice, Responsibility & Communication Unit 5: Identifying Hazards & Information Unit 6: Ergonomic Solutions for Masonry Unit 7: Solving Safety Problems with Solutions Apprentice Workbook (pdf) Instructor Materials and Resources Instructor Orientation Video (mp4) Instructor Manual (pdf) To learn more about SAVE, contact Dr. Dan Anton at dan.anton@ewu.edu. RESEARCH Research Projects Data Center Research to Practice (r2p) Training and Awareness Programs from Research Ergonomics Resources/Best Built Plans Foundations For Safety Leadership Preventing Head Injuries Noise Radiofrequency Radiation (RF) Management Resources from Research Hazard-Specific Resources & Training Tools Liberty Mutual Safety Innovation Award JOIN OUR MAILING LIST Receive our monthly e-newsletter, webinar announcements, and other news. SIGN UP Other CPWR Websites CPWR manages a series of websites that address specific hazards or audiences. See the full list. CPWR is dedicated to reducing occupational injuries, illnesses and fatalities in the construction industry. Through our research, training, and service programs, we serve the industry in cooperation with key federal and industry partners nationwide. Terms of Use Agreement Privacy Policy Site Map Financial Conflict of Interest Policy Copyright © 2021 CPWR The Center for Construction Research and Training. All rights reserved.