Ergonomics is not only a local, but also a global issue. The impact
of poor ergonomic practices is not limited to specific industries,
though some industries have higher propensity for injury because
of the general nature of work. Though not the only cause, epidemiology
has shown a significant relationship between work conditions
and the occurrence of WRMSDs. As a fast-paced and
evolving industry, construction tends to expose workers to multiple
health and safety risks that may lead to work-related musculoskeletal
disorders. Various state-of-the-art techniques have been
presented for incorporating ergonomic assessments into task planning
and delivery, but these methods have mostly been applied by
medical industries.