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Ergonomic Risk Assessment of Aluminum Form Workers’ Musculoskeletal Disorder at Construction Workstations Using Simulation

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  • Shraddha Palikhe

    (Intelligent Construction Automation Center, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea)

  • Jae Young Lee

    (Department of Urban Planning and Real Estate, College of Future Talent, Sangji University, Wonju 26339, Korea)

  • Bubryur Kim

    (Department of Robot and Smart System Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Korea)

  • Mi Yirong

    (School of Architecture, Civil, Environment, and Energy Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Korea)

  • Dong-Eun Lee

    (School of Architecture, Civil, Environment, and Energy Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Korea)

Abstract

This study analyzes an existing scenario of musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) associated with the ergonomic hazard of the aluminum formwork workstation and its workers. Aluminum form-workers have increasing evidence of MSDs from repetitive tasks such as the adjustment, alignment of pins, pulling, pushing, and installation of panels, because of the cumulative exposure to ergonomic risks. Existing research indicates that this is due to insufficient expertise, form-worker awareness, and a complex construction plan. Using the Tecnomatix process simulate, this study aims to identify awkward postures during the process of lifting, assembling, and installing formwork to quantify MSDs and assess the ergonomic risk of aluminum form-workers and provide simple solutions. This simulation method makes use of input data from a random sample of 92 participants retrieved from four construction sites. The Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA), Ovako Working Analysis System (OWAS) scores, and Energy Expenditure Rate (EER) for three identified awkward cases were determined to be unsatisfactory, unsafe, and acceptable with suggested alternatives. The ergonomic scores correspond to various bodily stresses, allowing workers to better understand which body parts experience major stress when performing manual jobs. The suggested integrated preventive ergonomics system reduces MSDs and improves how people interact with their surroundings.

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  • Shraddha Palikhe & Jae Young Lee & Bubryur Kim & Mi Yirong & Dong-Eun Lee, 2022. "Ergonomic Risk Assessment of Aluminum Form Workers’ Musculoskeletal Disorder at Construction Workstations Using Simulation," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(7), pages 1-19, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:7:p:4356-:d:788048
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    2. Shraddha Palikhe & Mi Yirong & Byoung Yoon Choi & Dong-Eun Lee, 2020. "Analysis of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Muscle Stresses on Construction Workers’ Awkward Postures Using Simulation," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(14), pages 1-13, July.
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