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IJSREM65085
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10 |
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Jun 2026
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1-17
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Monthly (12 issues per year)
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Resource Management and Consumer Science
I.C. College of Community Science/ CCSHAU, Hisar
Resource Management and Consumer Science
I.C. College of Community Science/ CCSHAU, Hisar
Construction workers are highly vulnerable to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) due to repetitive tasks, awkward postures, and manual material handling. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 30 house construction workers in Hisar, Haryana. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and the PLIBEL checklist. The findings revealed that neck bending greater than 30°, squatting posture, and poor footing or unstable surfaces were the most prevalent ergonomic risk factors, each affecting 76.70% of the respondents. Upper back pain and hip/thigh pain were the most frequently reported musculoskeletal complaints (76.70% each), followed by elbow pain and wrist/hand pain (73.30% each). The majority of workers (80.00%) were involved in manual lifting activities, and 56.67% had experienced occupational injuries during the previous 12 months. Correlation analysis showed no significant relationship between total PLIBEL scores and age or work experience. House construction workers face substantial ergonomic hazards and musculoskeletal problems, emphasizing the need for ergonomic interventions, worker training, and regular health surveillance.
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This cross-sectional PLIBEL-based study demonstrates that house construction workers in Hisar, Haryana face significant ergonomic hazards, with 85% of the study population at moderate-to-high risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. The low back, neck/shoulder, and knee regions are the most at-risk body areas. Ergonomic risk exposure increases markedly with cumulative work experience, underscoring the urgency of early-career preventive intervention. The PLIBEL method is a feasible and informative tool for ergonomic risk screening in this occupational setting. A multi-pronged strategy encompassing engineering controls, administrative measures, worker training, and regular health surveillance is essential to protect the health and productivity of construction workers in semi-urban Haryana. Larger, multi-site studies are warranted to provide stronger epidemiological evidence and to guide state-level occupational health policy for the construction sector.
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