Significant advancements made in construction equipment, materials, and work practices have been able able to reduce injuries to construction workers. Alternatives are available that can prolong the career of these workers, offering significant advantages for contractors, to employ experienced and skilled construction workers in their projects. The Center for the Protection of Workers' Rights (CPWR) is also supporting research,to promote equipment, materials, and work practices that can be effective in reducing injuries to construction workers. The use of these materials and work practices can also reduce the risk of sprains, strains, and more serious disabling muskoskeletal disorders (MCDs) to masons and tenders. The implementation of these strategies prolong the careers of the workers, providing them with better earning opportunities, while increasing the availability of skilled workers.
