Load on the construction site can be reduced
A lot of physical work is done both in construction and in building cleaning. However, too one-sided loads are harmful for joints, as in this case incorrect loads and musculoskeletal problems can occur.
There is a lot of physical work in the construction and cleaning industries. However, one-sided stress can quickly lead to incorrect strain and musculoskeletal problems. To reduce back strain, employers should therefore invest more in ergonomic aids. For example, lifting and carrying on construction sites and in building cleaning often results in forced postures. This is caused, for example, by working in a kneeling, over-the-shoulder or extreme trunk-bending posture.
According to the BG Bau trade association, there were more than 900 cases of such illnesses being reported in Germany alone last year. "This needn't be the case, because a lot can be avoided with the right work equipment," Bernhard Arenz, head of the Prevention Department at BG BAU, was quoted as saying in a statement.
The German prevention agency has published on a Information platform many occupational safety media and information on various stress factors are summarized. The various ergonomic solutions for the respective industries are also explained in a visually well-designed overview.
Source: BG Bau
