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Bernd Hartmann1, Andreas G Fleischer

  • 1Construction Accident Insurances, Hostenwall 8-9, D-20355 Hamburg, Germany. Bernd.Hartmann@bg21.bgnet.de

Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
|December 21, 2005
PubMed
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Construction workers face significant physical workload, especially scaffolders, bricklayers, and carpenters, leading to high spinal loads. Preventive measures like ergonomic improvements and training are crucial for reducing musculoskeletal disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational health and safety
  • Ergonomics
  • Construction industry safety

Background:

  • Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a significant concern in the construction industry.
  • Understanding the physical workload associated with different construction tasks is crucial for preventing MSDs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze work-related causes of MSDs in construction occupations.
  • To investigate the structure of physical workload.
  • To rank construction tasks based on the load on the lumbar spine.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized an observation instrument and a data retrieval system to create a large database.
  • Analyzed data from 340 construction workers (bricklayers, scaffolders, carpenters, plumbers, painters).
  • Assessed manual materials handling, biomechanical pressure on lumbar disc L5/S1, and postures (kneeling, squatting, bending, overhead).

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Main Results:

  • Scaffolders, bricklayers, and carpenters frequently handled weights over 10 kg.
  • High pressures on lumbar disc L5/S1 were observed in scaffolders and bricklayers.
  • Tasks involving prolonged bent postures (bricklaying), kneeling (painters, plumbers, carpenters), and overhead positions (painters) were common.

Conclusions:

  • Construction tasks can be ranked according to load exposure.
  • Preventive measures, including ergonomic design, organizational changes, training, and healthcare, are necessary.
  • The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to mitigate physical workload and prevent MSDs in construction.