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Prevalence of the Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Among Construction Workers in South Africa
HAVS affects the physical abilities of construction workers as time progresses. This study sought to identify the presence of HAVS among construction workers in South Africa. Data was obtained through face-to-face, structured interviews on two construction sites. 196 construction workers participated in the study. Criterion sampling was used to select construction workers who used vibrating tools and equipment during construction activities. A content analysis technique was then used to assist capturing of responses, determining statistics, and drawing conclusion. The findings indicate HAVS is a problem within the construction industry. Construction workers displayed clinical symptoms suggesting that they were exposed to HAVS.
Prevalence of the Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Among Construction Workers in South Africa
HAVS affects the physical abilities of construction workers as time progresses. This study sought to identify the presence of HAVS among construction workers in South Africa. Data was obtained through face-to-face, structured interviews on two construction sites. 196 construction workers participated in the study. Criterion sampling was used to select construction workers who used vibrating tools and equipment during construction activities. A content analysis technique was then used to assist capturing of responses, determining statistics, and drawing conclusion. The findings indicate HAVS is a problem within the construction industry. Construction workers displayed clinical symptoms suggesting that they were exposed to HAVS.
Prevalence of the Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Among Construction Workers in South Africa
Aigbavboa, Clinton (editor) / Thwala, Wellington (editor) / Aghimien, Douglas (editor) / Akinlolu, Mariam (author) / Haupt, Theo C. (author)
Construction Industry Development Board Postgraduate Research Conference ; 2022 ; Eastern Cape, South Africa
Towards a Sustainable Construction Industry: The Role of Innovation and Digitalisation ; Chapter: 49 ; 498-507
2023-04-24
10 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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