A conceptual overview of ergonomics in construction industry / Asniza Hamimi Abdul Tharim ... [et al.]

Abdul Tharim, Asniza Hamimi and Jaffar, Noraidawati and Lop, Nor Suzila and Mohd Kamar, Izatul Farrita (2012) A conceptual overview of ergonomics in construction industry / Asniza Hamimi Abdul Tharim ... [et al.]. In: 1st International Conference on Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Built Environment 2012 (ICITSBE 2012), 16-17 April 2012, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Perak.

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to give a conceptual overview of ergonomics in construction industry. The objective is to
give a preliminary introduction and definition of ergonomics as applied in the construction industry. The study will include a brief introduction to the Malaysian construction industry, the history of ergonomics as well as the trades that are related to ergonomics in the construction process. The paper will also cover the result of ergonomics application in managing the effects of Musculoskeletal Disorders amongst construction workers. Ultimately, it is hoped that this research paper will be able to contribute towards a better understanding of an ergonomics overview in the construction industry.

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Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
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Abdul Tharim, Asniza Hamimi
asniz286@perak.uitm.edu.my
Jaffar, Noraidawati
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Lop, Nor Suzila
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Mohd Kamar, Izatul Farrita
UNSPECIFIED
Subjects: T Technology > TA Engineering. Civil engineering > Engineering design
T Technology > TH Building construction > Architectural engineering. Structural engineering of buildings
T Technology > TH Building construction > Architectural engineering. Structural engineering of buildings > Sustainable buildings. Sustainable construction
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak > Seri Iskandar Campus
Event Title: 1st International Conference on Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Built Environment 2012 (ICITSBE 2012)
Event Dates: 16-17 April 2012
Page Range: pp. 36-41
Keywords: Ergonomics, Construction Industry.
Date: 2012
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/40321
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