CONCLUSIONS

The paper reviewed the most significant ergonomics risk factors or conditions that may

increase the likelihood of injury to musculoskeletal system. The risk factors included were

working in awkward posture, vibration, and force which may come from gripping, lifting,

pushing or pulling. Repetition which involves in doing a task that uses the same muscles over

and over with little chance for recovery or working in extreme temperature condition either

extremely cold and extremely hot also are the main risk factors. Working in uncomfortable static

position or contact stress of muscles and tendon also will increase the likelihood of injury.

Based from the studies of the article, the need to integrate ergonomic assessments in the

planning and execution of construction tasks to improve occupational safety and reduce the

resulting financial, personnel, and productivity costs is evident. The payback from ergonomic

training; implementation of either engineering, work practice, or administrative controls; risk

assessment cost; and task design costs within the long or short term justifies the need to

implement ergonomic policies in construction.

Furthermore, this paper reviewed risk management theory as a basic structure to identify

hazards. The process of the risk management theory with proper monitoring and control

measurement leads to mitigate the risk of ergonomic factors which are considered as the

hazardous events to workers exposed to these factors for a long period of time.

In addition, the article reviewed cited sources that conducted studies to address issues and

problems in the Construction industry. The results discussed were gathered through conducting series of

assessments and surveys to prove and arrive at the desired results. Moreover, (include the review done by

groupmates)
RECOMMENDATIONS

Conducting an appropriate ergonomic program can be so effective in mitigating or even

preventing the work related MSDs in various industries specifically construction industry. There should

be several elements such as worker involvement, management commitment, sustainability, training,

evaluation comprehensive ergonomics programs.

Other from these, forming a strong safety committee and holding regular safety meeting, can be

so effective in conducting an appropriate and efficient ergonomic program at site. By attempting the

members of safety committee and information shared in safety meetings, common risk factors can be

identified easier and suggestion will be made to employees to avoid injury and work in a more efficient

manner.

Finally, in a broader context, by increasing the knowledge and awareness of ergonomics, and

training members to recognize the ergonomic risk factors in the work environment, this will lead to

increasing of productivity, safety and health of employees in the construction industries. Organizations

and individuals can become better informed to reduce MSD injury risk by being aware of risk

factors, becoming skilled in recognizing and categorizing these factors, and examining options to

reduce the frequency or duration of exposure to the risk factors. Reducing exposure to risk

factors should make the task smoother and more predictable in its outcome.