Awareness and perceptions of ergonomic programs between workers and managers surveyed in the construction industry

Work : a Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and Rehabilitation
Timothy N SnellerKwangseog Ahn

Abstract

Work-related musculoskeletal injuries and disorders (WMSDs) are among the most frequently reported causes of lost or restricted work time in the construction industry. Ergonomics is still a relatively new theme for the construction industry. Understanding of the workers' and managers' knowledge and perception of ergonomic issues in construction can play a critical role to develop and implement effective ergonomic programs and policies. To study the similarities and differences of the workers' and managers' knowledge and perceptions of ergonomics matters in the construction industry. A survey questionnaire was developed and distributed to both workers and management personnel employed by sixteen different construction contractors performing various types of construction work. The final questionnaire comprised of a total of forty questions and consisted of four major sections: background, safety and ergonomic programs, injuries and illnesses, and work conditions. Eighty-eight workers and managers completed the survey questionnaire. Nearly all of their employer had a written safety program, while only one third had an ergonomics program. Ergonomics was perceived as relatively less important compared to the safety issues. Managers ...Continue Reading

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