Apla-Tech receives highest citation for ergonomic tool at the Construction Safety & Health Show
In a study about drywall finishing conducted by Greg Shaw, of the Midstate Education and Service Foundation, Apla-Tech tool systems were found to have the greatest long-term advantages for drywall tools compared to others on the market. At the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., the 12th Annual Construction Safety & Health Conference & Expo, Walls & Ceilings was present to observe the seminar, called "Drywall Ergonomics," which was geared toward eliminating worker injuries and bodily strain.
According to the study, the Apla-Tech system helps because it is air driven, light and durable. Workers found that compared to regular flat boxes, the Apla-Tech tools were easier to use over an extended period of time. The extended use of conventional drywall tools resulted in numerous health risks from other tools.