Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced the Quik Stik rafter and truss fastening system, a new solution for overhead fastening designed to reduce the risk of construction work-related injuries while boosting jobsite efficiencies, with speedier and more accurate fastening of rafter and truss assemblies.
According to the National Institute of Health, construction workers have the highest incidence of annual work-related musculoskeletal disorders as a result of overexertion, with back injuries accounting for more than 40 percent, resulting in an estimated annual wage loss of more than $46 million.