期刊名称：International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences
电子版ISSN：2222-6990
出版年度：2020
卷号：10
期号：5
页码：843-856
DOI：10.6007/IJARBSS/v10-i5/7254
语种：English
出版社：Human Resource Management Academic Research Society
摘要：Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a common health problem among workers in the manufacturing industry. Construction workers tend to experience neck pain, lower back pain, knee pain, leg fatigue, and feet discomfort due to the nature of their occupation. This study aims to investigate the work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among workers in a precast concrete fabrication yard. Field observation was conducted at two precast concrete plants to identify the activities that potentially cause WMSD. Next, surveys were carried out on 21 workers at the selected plants to identify the area and causes of pain and discomfort, the types of treatment received by the workers, and the recovery duration for pain and discomfort, using a modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) survey form. The findings show a discrepancy in the results of 2 plants. Based on the survey, the worker commonly experienced upper back pain after performing work at both plants. The workers preferred massage and rest to treat the pain. The workers would normally recover in around a week. This study will help employers discover the status of workers’ WMSDs and further provide the best strategies or control measures to reduce the effect of WMSDs among their employees while at work.
