International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) Volume: 04 Issue: 02 | Feb -2017
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e-ISSN: 2395 -0056 p-ISSN: 2395-0072
A Review on Application of Ergonomic Principles for Work related Injuries in Construction projects T. Ramya1, Dr. P.S.Kothai2, E.Abinayasri3 1Postgraduate 2Associate
Student, Department Of Civil Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, India
Professor, Department Of Civil Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, India
3Postgraduate
Student, Department Of Civil Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, India
---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------2. ERGONOMICS Abstract - Construction industry is the one of the most hazardous industries with high level of injuries. The research to identify the ergonomic risk factors and manipulate pragmatic approaches and effective control measures to mitigate these ergonomic risk factors. In a work station the workers gets affected due to discomforts and several other factors such as forceful exertion, repetition, awkward and static postures, tools and materials. The factors are identified from the questionnaire survey among the workers in various construction projects. The ranking of the factors will be done by relative important index (RII) using the data’s the major factors affecting the workers have to be identified from the results suitable suggestion will be given to the companies for improving their ergonomic techniques in worksite
1. INTRODUCTION Construction industry is an ancient human activity. It is a significant part of industrial culture, a exhibition of its diversity and complexity which can produce a widely varied built environment to serve the diverse needs of society. It is a complex process and is considered to be dangerous and risky job. Despite advances in technology, it remains a physically strenuous occupation. Construction is a labor intensive as well as craft based activity and thus behavior of people has an enormous influence upon the organization and performance of firms. Construction jobs are so challenging physically on a person’s body, a variety of injuries can occur. First the paper will describe the unique of the building and construction industry. Then an over view is given of the attention of ergonomist for this industry. Overall conclusions are drawn from these studies in relation to ergonomics, but also to company performance. The study aims to identify and evaluate the main factors affecting the workers and also give the possible endorsements to improve ergonomics of construction projects.
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Impact Factor value: 5.181
3. NEED FOR THE STUDY Ergonomic program is considered as one of the effective plan taken into account by many workers to bring safety and health aspects for the work environment to maximize work performances. Indeed ergonomic has huge benefits and can increase efficiency of the organization.
Key Words: Ergonomics, workplace, factors, RII.
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Ergonomics deals with designing and classify things so that people can use easily and safely. Adapting the job to fit the personnel can help reduce ergonomic stress and eliminate potential ergonomic disorder (e.g. carpel tunnel syndrome, trigger finger). Ergonomics target on the work environment and components such as the design and function of workstations, controls, safety devices, tools and illumination to fit the employee’s physical requirements, efficiencies and limitations to ensure his and her wellbeing.
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4. OBJECTIVES
To study about the ergonomic aspects among constructions workers. To suggest suitable safety and comfort working environment for the workers. To improve work efficiency by suggesting a safer approach To identify possible measures to minimize waste in construction site.
5. SCOPE OF THE WORK In the present scenario construction industry has complexity in its nature because it contains large number of parties as clients, contractors, consultants and others. The failure of any construction project is mainly related to the problems and failure in workers’ productivity. So this study is important to identifying and to evaluating the main factors affecting the workers of construction projects and to improve the ergonomic condition for the labors and also improve the workers safety in construction sector. ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal
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