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Ergonomic Risk Analysis Using Various Ergonomic Assessment Tools to Reduce the Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders (Msds): A Case Study in Construction Industry

Tony Mathew, Sarath T.R

Abstract


As construction workers are often exposed to ergonomic risks, an accurate ergonomic risk analysis for job design is necessary to mitigate risks and consequently improve productivity. Ergonomic risks, which include musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), cumulative trauma disorders, repetitive strain injuries, and repetitive motion injuries, are a major cause of occupational illness. The purpose of this paper is to identify the actual and potential hazards associated with Plastic mortar preparation, metal cutting, roofing, welding, concrete crushing, drilling, brick stacking, cement stacking, and plumbing. Ergonomic assessment is performed using various tools such as Nordic Body Map questionnaire analysis, NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) lifting equation (LI), Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA), Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA), and 3D Static Strength Prediction Program (3DSSPP). The risk scores are evaluated and prevention measures are recommended to avoid the possibilities of the risks and thereby reducing the Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs).


Keywords


Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), Ergonomics, NIOSH, LI, RULA, REBA, 3DSSPP

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37591/joprm.v13i2.7522

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