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Alwasel, A, Abdel-Rahman, E M, Haas, C T and Lee, S (2017) Experience, Productivity, and Musculoskeletal Injury among Masonry Workers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(06).
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Labor and personnel issues; Masonry; Injuries; Ergonomics; Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs);
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001308
- Abstract:
Masonry is a highly physical occupation with a low retention rate in the workforce beyond 5 years. Predominantly, workers leave the workforce because of injuries. In particular, musculoskeletal disorders are depleting the construction workforce. Previous studies have contrasted the safety records of journeymen versus novices. However, no study to date has examined the combined effects of experience level on safety, productivity, and the balance between them. The purpose of this study is to fill this gap and to investigate the underlying reasons for these effects. Twenty-one masons distributed in four experience levels were recruited to build a 72-block six-course wall using standard concrete masonry units. Participants’ body kinematics were tracked using inertial measurement units and video cameras simultaneously. Biomechanical analysis was carried out to examine the loads experienced by major body joints during bricklaying. Results indicate that journeymen with more than 5 years of experience as well as novice masons work in ergonomically safer ways than apprentices with 1 and 3 years of experience. It was found that apprentices gain proficiency and increase productivity at the cost of higher risk of musculoskeletal injury. The results indicate that those masons who gain experience in ergonomic safety and productivity in tandem are more likely to remain in the workforce beyond the 5-year mark. Thus, it is essential to alter apprentice training to guarantee this outcome.
Borges, W F and Mário, P d C (2017) Five Project-Duration Control Methods in Time Units: Case Study of a Linearly Distributed Planned Value. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(06).
Chang, R, Zuo, J, Soebarto, V, Zhao, Z, Zillante, G and Gan, X (2017) Discovering the Transition Pathways toward Sustainability for Construction Enterprises: Importance-Performance Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(06).
Dinca, M S, Barbuta-Misu, N, Madaleno, M, Dinca, G and Deari, F (2017) Integrated Analysis of EU Construction Companies’ Financial Performances. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(06).
Kwon, N, Park, M, Lee, H, Ahn, J and Kim, S (2017) Construction Noise Prediction Model Based on Case-Based Reasoning in the Preconstruction Phase. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(06).
Lee, D, Lee, S and Kim, S (2017) Composite Phase-Change Material Mold for Cost-Effective Production of Free-Form Concrete Panels. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(06).
Li, R and Roberti, R (2017) Optimal Scheduling of Railway Track Possessions in Large-Scale Projects with Multiple Construction Works. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(06).
Liu, H, Jazayeri, E and Dadi, G B (2017) Establishing the Influence of Owner Practices on Construction Safety in an Operational Excellence Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(06).
Liu, J, Xie, Q, Xia, B and Bridge, A J (2017) Impact of Design Risk on the Performance of Design-Build Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(06).
Luo, X, Li, H, Dai, F, Cao, D, Yang, X and Guo, H (2017) Hierarchical Bayesian Model of Worker Response to Proximity Warnings of Construction Safety Hazards: Toward Constant Review of Safety Risk Control Measures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(06).
Marrana, T C, Silvestre, J D, de Brito, J and Gomes, R (2017) Lifecycle Cost Analysis of Flat Roofs of Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(06).
Mohseni, H, Setunge, S, Zhang, G and Wakefield, R (2017) Markov Process for Deterioration Modeling and Asset Management of Community Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(06).
Pereira, E, Han, S, AbouRizk, S and Hermann, U (2017) Empirical Testing for Use of Safety Related Measures at the Organizational Level to Assess and Control the On-Site Risk Level. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(06).
Sullivan, J, Asmar, M E, Chalhoub, J and Obeid, H (2017) Two Decades of Performance Comparisons for Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk, and Design-Bid-Build: Quantitative Analysis of the State of Knowledge on Project Cost, Schedule, and Quality. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(06).
Teo, P and Love, P E D (2017) Re-Examining the Association between Quality and Safety Performance in Construction: From Heterogeneous to Homogeneous Datasets. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(06).
Yeh, H, Hsieh, T and Chen, J (2017) Managing Complex Engineering Interfaces of Urban Mass Rapid Transit Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(06).
Yuan, C, McClure, T, Cai, H and Dunston, P S (2017) Life-Cycle Approach to Collecting, Managing, and Sharing Transportation Infrastructure Asset Data. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(06).
Zahoor, H, Chan, A P C, Utama, W P, Gao, R and Memon, S A (2017) Determinants of Safety Climate for Building Projects: SEM-Based Cross-Validation Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(06).
Zhao, Z, Tang, C, Zhang, X and Skitmore, M (2017) Agglomeration and Competitive Position of Contractors in the International Construction Sector. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(06).