Citation

Dasgupta P, Sample M, Buchholz B, Brunette M. Theor. Issues Ergonomics Sci. 2017; 18(5): 433-441.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/1463922X.2016.1274452

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Construction workers have been subjected to work-related injuries and illnesses from a long time. The nature of their job, heavy handling and high production expectation are often correlated with their injury outcome. However, due to the dynamic nature of construction industry, the highly cyclical nature of the work and dependence on seasonal labour, the industry lacks an expected emphasis on implementing ergonomic or safety solutions. This article summarises those challenges faced while an appropriate intervention is foreseen.

Language: en

Keywords

construction hazards; Construction hierarchy; intervention barriers; intervention facilitators; participatory intervention