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Alkass, S, Aronian, A and Moselhi, O (1993) Computer‐Aided Equipment Selection for Transporting and Placing Concrete. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 445–65.
Beliveau, Y, Dixit, S and Dal, T (1993) Dynamic Damping of Payload Motion for Cranes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 631–44.
Bernold, L E and Guler, N (1993) Analysis of Back Injuries in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 607–21.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Injuries; Construction; Accident prevention; Safety; Health hazards; Regulations;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1993)119:3(607)
- Abstract:
It has been found that back injuries represent one of the largest segments of worker injuries in the U.S. Only the common cold accounts for more lost work days. It impacts not only the health of individuals, it is also a huge economic burden to the industry due to medical cost, benefits, lost productivity, and absenteeism. However, the complexity and its cumulative nature make this injury difficult to understand, much less to propose preventive steps based on scientific analyses. This paper provides an overview of regulations and prevention methods used today. The major part of the paper presents a detailed discussion of possible causes of back injuries in construction. Statistical data from insurance companies, the Construction Safety Association of Ontario, and a national survey is used to pinpoint critical tasks and motions, as well as common catalysts of this type of injury. In addition, sectors of the industry that indicate a higher occurrence of injuries involving the back are being identified. Based on these findings, a technological approach to the problem of back injuries seems to be the only viable process to improve the situation. It is felt that, due to the special characteristics of this industry, a concentrated and industry‐specific effort is needed to reduce the hazards and risks of injuring the human spine.
Gonzalez‐Quevedo, A A, AbouRizk, S M, Iseley, D T and Halpin, D W (1993) Comparison of Two Simulation Methodologies in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 573–89.
Hadavi, A and Krizek, R J (1993) Short‐Term Goal Setting for Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 622–30.
Halpin, D W (1993) Process‐Based Research to Meet the International Challenge. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 415–25.
Hicks, J C (1993) Haul‐Unit Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 646–53.
Hornaday, W C, Haas, C T, O'Connor, J T and Wen, J (1993) Computer‐Aided Planning for Heavy Lifts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 498–515.
Laufer, A, Shapira, A, Cohenca‐Zall, D and Howell, G A (1993) Prebid and Preconstruction Planning Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 426–44.
Mallon, J C and Mulligan, D E (1993) Quality Function Deployment—A System for Meeting Customers' Needs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 516–31.
McCahill, D F and Bernold, L E (1993) Resource‐Oriented Modeling and Simulation in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 590–606.
Moselhi, O, Hegazy, T and Fazio, P (1993) DBID: Analogy‐Based DSS for Bidding in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 466–79.
Pau, S H, Chau, K W and Wong, W G (1993) Prospects for No‐Dig Technology in Hong Kong Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 550–9.
Recarte Suazo, G A and Jaselskis, E J (1993) Comparison of Construction Safety Codes in United States and Honduras. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 560–72.
Slaughter, E S (1993) Builders as Sources of Construction Innovation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 532–49.
Zack, J G (1993) “Claimsmanship”: Current Perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 480–97.