Knowledge, attitude and training on preventing work-related musculoskeletal symptoms in the construction industry

This paper aims to investigate knowledge, attitude and prevention methods for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among construction workers and construction managers in the Hong Kong construction industry. A survey and structured interviews are conducted. It is found that construction workers are unfamiliar with WMSD and prevention methods. About half of the respondents did not even understand the meaning of WMSD. It is also found that the construction workers are more concern on their occupational health than the managers. Ergonomics training and lifting technique training are also found limitedly provided to the employees. Therefore, it is recommended that the government should educate workers on these occupational illnesses to uphold healthy working bodies and lives for the construction workers.