Construction is hard labor. Many workers must lift, squat, bend, kneel, twist, and do other physically difficult activities often. Musculoskeletal problems arise from consistently exceeding the body's inherent capabilities during employment. Ergonomics plays such a critical part in reducing on-the-work accidents because of the significance of being properly fit for the task.

The discussion in this course deals on the importance of ergonomics in constructing a safe workplace. This entails recognizing the many kinds and causes of work-related musculoskeletal diseases, and discussing how workers may avoid them by using the appropriate tools, equipment, and work habits.