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<p>The purpose of this study was to analyse the relationship between the aspects of ergonomics and economics in the construction industry. Ergonomic cost calculation mainly as a result of down time due to accidents and incidents was evaluated. The impact of ergonomics intervention on construction economic in the logistics network was also determined. This impact was simulated using an annual total of accidents for the year 2021. Organizations, particularly businesses, must implement ergonomics diagnosis measures in order to reduce occupational hazards and accidents in their supply chain. Ergonomics measures are implemented to reduce and eliminate workplace accidents, but most manufacturing companies and employers overlook this aspect because it is seen as an expense. The case study was performed in Hexagon Steel Construction company. This is due to the fact that such a business operative is responsible for a wide range of activities in the logistical network, from manufacturing to warehousing and distribution, and finally to final structure installation on the construction site.</p>
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The purpose of this study was to analyse the relationship between the aspects of ergonomics and economics in the construction industry. Ergonomic cost calculation mainly as a result of down time due to accidents and incidents was evaluated. The impact of ergonomics intervention on construction economic in the logistics network was also determined. This impact was simulated using an annual total of accidents for the year 2021. Organizations, particularly businesses, must implement ergonomics diagnosis measures in order to reduce occupational hazards and accidents in their supply chain. Ergonomics measures are implemented to reduce and eliminate workplace accidents, but most manufacturing companies and employers overlook this aspect because it is seen as an expense. The case study was performed in Hexagon Steel Construction company. This is due to the fact that such a business operative is responsible for a wide range of activities in the logistical network, from manufacturing to warehousing and distribution, and finally to final structure installation on the construction site.

Ergonomics <italic>vs</italic> economics in the construction logistics: a case study from the “Hexagon Construction” company in Poland

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Ergonomics  economics in the construction logistics: a case study from the “Hexagon Construction” company in Poland

The purpose of this study was to analyse the relationship between the aspects of ergonomics and economics in the construction industry. Ergonomic cost...

Ergonomics vs economics in the construction logistics: a case study from the “Hexagon Construction” company in Poland

Published Online: Oct 21, 2022

Page range: 398 - 406

Received: May 31, 2022

Accepted: Oct 03, 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30657/pea.2022.28.49

Keywords
ergonomics, economics, construction accidents, safety work

© 2022 Ronald Kwadzayi Matiringe et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Ergonomics vs economics in the construction logistics: a case study from the “Hexagon Construction” company in Poland

Published Online: Oct 21, 2022

Page range: 398 - 406

Received: May 31, 2022

Accepted: Oct 03, 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30657/pea.2022.28.49

Keywordsergonomics, economics, construction accidents, safety work

© 2022 Ronald Kwadzayi Matiringe et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Keywords
ergonomics, economics, construction accidents, safety work