Construction rebar workers face postural ergonomic hazards that can lead to work-related
Lower Back Disorders (LBDs), primarily due to their prolonged awkward working postures …

The prevalent work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) around lower back and
neck amongst construction workers are precursors of operational injury in the construction …

Biomechanical analysis of construction workers has been considerably improved with the
development of wearable sensors. Information delivered by these systems is playing an …

Construction jobs are more labor-intensive compared to other industries. As such,
construction workers are often required to exceed their natural physical capability to cope …

Construction workers executing manual-intensive tasks are susceptible to musculoskeletal
disorders (MSDs) due to overexposure to awkward postures. Automated posture recognition …

Construction workers are commonly subject to ergonomic risks due to awkward working
postures or lifting/carrying heavy objects. Accordingly, accurate ergonomic assessment is …

Low back pain affects one in three workers in the world and is among the biggest causes of
absence from work. Almost 75% of back injuries occur when lifting loads. In warehousing …

Construction activities performed by workers are usually repetitive and physically
demanding. Execution of such tasks in awkward postures can strain their body parts and can …

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are a serious worldwide health concern,
that can result in the worker's permanent disability and an economic burden of up to 2% of …

Purpose The physically-demanding and repetitive nature of construction work often exposes
workers to work-related musculoskeletal injuries. Real-time information about the ergonomic …