Associations between physical or psychosocial risk factors and work-related musculoskeletal disorders in construction workers based on literature in the last 20 years: A systematic review

The current systematic review aimed to summarize prevalence rates of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) and quantify the associations between physical or psychosocial risk factors WRMSDs in construction workers. Literature searches were conducted Web Science, PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE from January 1, 2000 September 30, 2020. methodological quality included studies was assessed by a validated bias assessment tool used population-based studies. Nineteen cross-sectional one cohort study involving 194,863 participants included. Eleven, five, four classified as having high, moderate, low quality, respectively. 12-month workers high (ranging 25% 96%). There strong evidence support relationships awkward postures (e.g., twisting, bending, cramping positions) [odd ratio (OR) = 2.4], manual material handling (MMH) (OR 2.2), prolonged works 4.0), job demands =1.6) mental stress =1.8) Additionally, there moderate for overhead 3.1), use vibration 3.2), satisfaction 1.5) Furthermore, very limited repetitive works, control, insecurity Although many associated with workers, causal these remain unclear. Future prospective should determine whether can predict future modification reduce incidence and/or CRD42019135027. • Work-related are common This updated summarized new regarding WRMSDs. some