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Bogenberger, C, Dell’Amico, M, Fuellerer, G, Hoefinger, G, Iori, M, Novellani, S and Panicucci, B (2015) Two-Phase Earthwork Optimization Model for Highway Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(06).
Chang, C and Qian, Y (2015) An Econometric Analysis of Holdup Problems in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(06).
Goh, Y M and Binte Sa’adon, N F (2015) Cognitive Factors Influencing Safety Behavior at Height: A Multimethod Exploratory Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(06).
Jonsson, H and Rudberg, M (2015) Production System Classification Matrix: Matching Product Standardization and Production-System Design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(06).
Moon, S, Zekavat, P R and Bernold, L E (2015) Dynamic Control of Construction Supply Chain to Improve Labor Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(06).
Navab-Kashani, R, Gay, L F and Bayat, A (2015) Productivity Improvement of Sewer CCTV Inspection through Time Study and Route Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(06).
Priven, V and Sacks, R (2015) Effects of the Last Planner System on Social Networks among Construction Trade Crews. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(06).
Tommelein, I D (2015) Journey toward Lean Construction: Pursuing a Paradigm Shift in the AEC Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(06).
Wang, D, Dai, F and Ning, X (2015) Risk Assessment of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Construction: State-of-the-Art Review. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(06).
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Construction safety; Construction ergonomics; Work-related musculoskeletal disorders; Literature review; Wearable sensors; Remote sensing; Risk assessment; Labor and personnel issues;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000979
- Abstract:
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) have long been a primary cause of non-fatal injuries in construction. They involve sudden or continuous stresses on a worker’s musculoskeletal system (e.g., muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones) and may impair the ability of the worker to perform his or her job, or even cause permanent disability. Although assessing exposure to risk factors of WMSDs has proven to be feasible to alleviate the incidence rate of this injury, the field remains underdeveloped because of a lack of knowledge among construction professionals regarding the enabling techniques and their performance and limits. This paper reviews the available techniques for WMSD risk assessments, summarizes their benefits and limitations, and identifies areas in which further studies are still needed. Current techniques are categorized into self-report, observation, direct measurement, and remote sensing assessment. Particular interests are revealed in the wearable-sensor and vision-based techniques within the construction community. This review helps the industry to better understand the severity of WMSDs and the related risks in construction. This review also provides the construction research community with a holistic view on available techniques, their limitations, and the need for research in achieving automatic assessments on construction sites.
Weidman, J, Dickerson, D E and Koebel, C T (2015) Intervention to Improve Purchasing Decision-Maker Perceptions of Ventilated Tools. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(06).