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Identification and Assessment of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) Risk for Concrete Formwork Systems
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August 2021
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Description:"Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) account for more than half of all the injuries and illnesses in the construction industry. Concrete formwork construction is recognized as one of the work tasks in which workers have a high risk of developing MSDs. Previous research has focused extensively on the use of conventional job-built formwork. Given the growing use of prefabricated/engineered (including modular) formwork systems, this research study was designed to investigate the differences in work tasks and activities for different types of formwork systems, assess MSD risks associated with different types of formwork systems, and determine the prevalence and nature of MSDs in concrete formwork construction. A mixed-method research approach was adopted that included surveys of form workers, site observations, and worker posture evaluations using the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) method. The findings reveal a high prevalence of work-related MSD symptoms among form workers, and the majority of formwork tasks and activities impose medium- to high- MSD risk on workers. The use of modular formwork systems may create less ergonomic exposure to workers because modular forms are preassembled and relatively lightweight. The study provides an improved understanding of formwork activities, as well as the prevalence of work-related MSD symptoms in workers who perform formwork operations, and can be used by formwork designers and constructors to improve worker health and safety." -- NIOSHTIC-2
NIOSHTIC no. 20067597
CPWR is the research and training arm of NABTU. Production of this document was supported by cooperative agreement OH 009762 from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of NIOSH.
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SS2021-Gambatese-identify-assess-MSDs.pdf
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NIOSHTIC Number:20067597
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