Journal of Ergonomics Research

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Vignesh kumar C Author

Subjects of specialization
Ergonomics, Construction projects

Affiliation
Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India

Biography

Vignesh kumar C Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India, His Research Interest is "Risk Management Construction Traffic Management Knowledge Management Fall Prevention Interaction Design"


Publications

Review Article Open Access

A Concept Note to Prevent Construction Workers from Ergonomic Threats

Author(s):

Vignesh kumar C and Uma Maheswari J

Construction industry is the most hazardous industry compared to mining, manufacturing and agriculture, etc. New hazards are arising daily in the form of chemical, physical, biological and ergonomics while performing different tasks. Hazards in construction industry affect the health and safety of workers and also the productivity of firms. Hazards associated with construction projects are worker tools, equipment’s, materials and workplace environment. Ergonomic hazard can be physical, physiological, environment factors within the workplace that can harm the musculoskeletal system of the workers. The outcome of the ergonomics factors is musculoskeletal disorder injuries which affects the muscles, tendons and vessels of the workers body. The factors which affect the musculoskeletal... view moreĀ»

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