Reasons for Applying Innovations for Scaffolding Work

An analysis of permanent work disability among construction sheet metal workers

“…Others have discussed the particular characteristics of the construction industry that challenge the application of ergonomic principles [van der Molen et al, , ; Weinstein et al, ; Jaegers et al, ]. By understanding these challenges, researchers have developed effective interventions that can reduce physical demands in construction [Vink et al, , ; Hess et al, ; van der Molen et al, , ; Albers and Estill, ; Entzel et al, ; Albers et al, ; Stafford and Rempel, ; Jensen and Friche, ; Rempel et al, ], and succeeded using a participatory approach [Hess et al, ; de Jong et al, ; van der Molen et al, , ]. Interventions that are more likely to succeed have a relative advantage, are compatible with prevailing norms or practices, can be tried before being implemented, and have a readily observable impact.…”

Improving work ability in construction workers – let’s get to work

“…�y understanding these challenges, researches have developed effective interventions that can reduce physical demands in construction (16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26), many of which are based on a participatory approach (19,20,25,27). These interventions include reducing back stress in masons through adjusting work height, eliminating shoulder and neck strain during overhead drilling tasks with a drill support, and a variety of approaches to reduce manual materials handling.…”

Prevention of falls to a lower level: evaluation of an occupational health and safety intervention via subsidies for the replacement of scaffolding

“…Reasons for the applying innovation for scaffolding work also include the improvement of the ergonomic conditions. [10] The labour administration both in Spain and particularly in Andalusia has promoted the updating of scaffolds by companies using subsidies as financial inducements and also targeted safety consultation. [11] The subject of this research is the subsidized updating of scaffolds in Andalusia which entails the replacement of non-certified scaffolds with EU certified scaffolds.…”