@inproceedings{69b86f6139a940e5aeb12ad6c02b0e79,
title = "Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) in construction workers and main causes",
abstract = "Construction industry still is characterized with physically demanding work duties despite the ongoing modernization of new technology. Construction work requires physical and psychosocial effort, working in compulsory and awkward postures. WRMSD are the most common health problems among employees in construction. The aim of this study was to determine WRMSD reasons caused by physical load and psychosocial risks at work for painters and tilers in the construction enterprise. Results of the study shows that causes of WRMSD in employed in construction, are not only physical risks at work, but also psychosocial risks, as well as individual attitude towards one{\textquoteright}s own health.",
keywords = "Construction, Painters, Questionnaire, Tilers, WRMSD",
author = "Zenija Roja and Henrijs Kalkis and Inara Roja and Janis Zalkalns",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} Springer International Publishing AG 2018.; AHFE 2017 International Conference on Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors, AHFE ; Conference date: 17-07-2017 Through 21-07-2017",
year = "2018",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-319-60825-9_31",
language = "English",
isbn = "9783319608242",
series = "Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing",
publisher = "Springer Verlag",
pages = "279--286",
editor = "Waldemar Karwowski and Goonetilleke, {Ravindra S.}",
booktitle = "Advances in Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors",
address = "Germany",
}