A science map**-based review of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among construction workers
Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are recognized as a leading
cause of nonfatal injuries in construction, but no review of existing studies has systematically …
cause of nonfatal injuries in construction, but no review of existing studies has systematically …
Severe injuries among construction workers: Insights from OSHA's new severe injury reporting program
Construction workers sustain a large number of work-related injuries. These injuries
sometimes result in irreversible damage, life-long disability, and even the loss of life …
sometimes result in irreversible damage, life-long disability, and even the loss of life …
Building a sustainable construction workforce
The average US construction worker is aged 42.6 years, and will not be eligible for full
Social Security retirement benefits until age 67. Delayed retirement is largely driven by …
Social Security retirement benefits until age 67. Delayed retirement is largely driven by …
Low-cost ergonomic intervention for mitigating physical and subjective discomfort during manual rebar tying
The construction industry around the globe is facing a massive predicament of work-related
musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), largely attributed to the excessive physical exertion at …
musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), largely attributed to the excessive physical exertion at …
Fifteen years of American construction occupational safety and health research
C Sinyai, S Choi - Safety science, 2020 - Elsevier
The researchers reviewed construction occupational safety and health research published
in high-impact, peer-reviewed academic journals between 2002 and 2016 to assess …
in high-impact, peer-reviewed academic journals between 2002 and 2016 to assess …
Assessing CSR Reports of Top UK Construction Companies: The Case of Occupational Health and Safety Disclosures
S Fotiadis, KI Evangelinos, F Konstantakopoulou… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
As health and safety in construction is a major concern worldwide, this paper examines the
occupational health and safety (OHS) disclosures of leading companies. A composite …
occupational health and safety (OHS) disclosures of leading companies. A composite …
Work-related ill-health in construction: The importance of scope, ownership and understanding
Work-related ill-health in construction is a major concern worldwide, presenting significant
risk management challenges. This three-year research project studied a multi-million pound …
risk management challenges. This three-year research project studied a multi-million pound …
Physical workload and musculoskeletal disorders in back, shoulders and neck among welders
M Shahriyari, D Afshari, SM Latifi - International Journal of …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
This study aimed to determine the effect of the physical workload on the back, neck and
shoulders of welders. The prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms was assessed using the …
shoulders of welders. The prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms was assessed using the …
Musculoskeletal disorders and prescription opioid use among US construction workers
XS Dong, RD Brooks, S Brown - Journal of Occupational and …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and opioid use are a combined burden for
construction safety and health. This study examines both issues among construction workers …
construction safety and health. This study examines both issues among construction workers …
Opioid overdose hospitalizations among Medicare-disability beneficiaries
Introduction: As the opioid epidemic progresses, a better understanding of those at elevated
risk of opioid overdose is needed, particularly for populations whose growing risk may be …
risk of opioid overdose is needed, particularly for populations whose growing risk may be …