Implementation of real-time construction worker posture analysis during flooring in construction

Published 07-12-2023
Section Research Articles

Authors

  • Aleena Josey Student , Department of Civil Engineering, Toc H Institute of Science & Technology, Kerala, India
  • Nazneen Niyas Student , Department of Civil Engineering, Toc H Institute of Science & Technology, Kerala, India
  • Ameer Suhail M S Student , Department of Civil Engineering, Toc H Institute of Science & Technology, Kerala, India
  • Sahimol Eldhose Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Toc H Institute of Science & Technology, Kerala, India

Keywords:

Ergonomics, REBA, Risk factor, Posture

Abstract

Construction industry is one of the highly risky industries with more number of accident and injuries. The increasing number of injuries caused by repetitive motion, excessive force and awkward postures, ergonomics has become a critical factor in workplace safety. The postures related to the corresponding works are finding out by taking their live images during their work using the Software POSTUREZONE. For more accuracy the same worker’s posture from different sides are find out and
after that angles obtained is collected for assessing risk using REBA worksheet. In this project risk is analyzed using work sampling observation area made on workers involved in the task. The hazards are then evaluated using flooring. REBA Score is then developed to describe the posture, repetition of work and the level of risk. In this method ergonomic risk factors are identified based on checklist or score. It can provide comprehensive results in determining a good work position and it can minimize the risk of work accidents for operators when working.

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