Effect of occupational exposure to ergonomic risk factors on musculoskeletal diseases among the construction workers - A review

Abstract

Construction workers face more health issues compared to the other workers. And cost compensation for the injuries of the workers are also beyond the limit. Continuous and long-term exposure of body parts to the construction workers may lead to occurrence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder. WMSD is a group of painful disorders of muscles, tendons, and nerves. This study deals with analysis of primary residential works. Objective: To analyse the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorder on various body parts. Methodology: Ergonomic assessment tools REBA and RULA are used for analysing the body postures of labours and to identify the level of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder. To identify the availability of required tools and instruments in the construction site for the recovery of the workers health problems a detailed questionnaire is conducted. The data collected are used to evaluate ergonomic risk occurring to the construction worker in residential site.