{"id":5946,"date":"2025-07-15T09:19:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T07:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moovency.com\/?p=5946"},"modified":"2025-07-15T09:19:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T07:19:54","slug":"preventing-msds-on-construction-sites-key-strategies-to-protect-construction-professionals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moovency.com\/en\/preventing-msds-on-construction-sites-key-strategies-to-protect-construction-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventing MSDs on construction sites: Key strategies to protect construction professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1><strong>Fatigue, aches, and downtime :<\/strong> The hidden toll of MSDs in construction<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Construction professionals know it all too well: the days are tough, the movements repetitive, and the postures often strenuous. <strong>The result ?<\/strong> A surge in musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), the leading cause of occupational illnesses in the construction industry. Behind this vague acronym lies <strong>a very real impact :<\/strong> pain, sick leave, and reduced performance.<\/p>\n<p>On a construction site, every movement matters. But some come at a higher cost than others: MSDs may be invisible, but they can end careers. In the construction sector, these disorders are spreading at an alarming rate. It&#8217;s time to take action.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>How can they be prevented ? What strategies can be implemented on-site ?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><strong>Revealing figures<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"324\"><strong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"160\">Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are not just a minor, temporary discomfort. <\/strong>They represent a serious <strong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"221\">health and economic emergency<\/strong> in the construction sector. Here\u2019s a data-driven overview to better understand the scale of the issue :<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"324\"><strong>&gt;<\/strong> According to France\u2019s National Health Insurance, over <strong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"442\">87% of recognized occupational illnesses in construction<\/strong> are related to MSDs ;<br \/>\n<strong>&gt; 1 in 2 workers<\/strong> in the sector is affected, often within the <strong data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"550\">first few years<\/strong> of their career ;<br \/>\n<strong>&gt;<\/strong> On average, an employee suffering from MSDs is <strong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"646\">absent 30 days per year<\/strong>, according to the INRS (National Institute for Research and Safety) ;\u00a0<br data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"718\" data-is-only-node=\"\" \/><strong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"761\">&gt; Estimated cost per case for companies<\/strong>: between <strong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"794\">\u20ac21,000 and \u20ac60,000<\/strong> (due to absenteeism, replacements, loss of productivity, and increased insurance contributions).<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1062\">Despite multiple prevention campaigns, the number of MSDs in construction has <strong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1017\">remained high and stable for over 10 years<\/strong>. Some professions are particularly affected :<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1062\"><strong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1081\">&gt; Bricklayers<\/strong>: over <strong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1095\">60%<\/strong> of reported occupational illnesses are MSDs ;<br \/>\n<strong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1180\">&gt; Painters and drywall installers <\/strong>: high rates of <strong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1224\">tendinitis and neck pain ;\u00a0<\/strong><br data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1228\" \/><strong data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1240\">&gt; Tilers <\/strong>: spending long hours on their knees, they frequently suffer from <strong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1333\" data-is-only-node=\"\">knee and back disorders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tms_btp_en-700x420.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tms_btp_en-700x420.png 700w, https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tms_btp_en-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tms_btp_en-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tms_btp_en-600x360.png 600w, https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tms_btp_en-850x510.png 850w, https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tms_btp_en-500x300.png 500w, https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tms_btp_en.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at the most common types of MSDs in the construction sector:<\/p>\n<p><strong>&gt; Lower back pain<\/strong> (chronic or acute lumbago) : accounts for around 40% of cases ;<br \/>\n<strong>&gt; Shoulder tendinitis :<\/strong> linked to overhead work (painting, electrical work, insulation) ;<br \/>\n<strong>&gt; Carpal tunnel syndrome :<\/strong> common among users of vibrating tools ;<br \/>\n<strong>&gt; Epicondylitis<\/strong> (elbow pain) : often caused by repetitive screwing or tightening movements ;<br \/>\n<strong>&gt; Knee pain<\/strong> (gonalgia) : frequently affects tilers, plumbers, and floor layers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><strong>The main risk factors<\/strong> on construction sites<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"108\">On a construction site, the body is put to the test.<\/strong><br data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"111\" \/>MSDs don\u2019t occur by chance \u2014 they are often the result of <strong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"211\">a combination of multiple risk factors<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"289\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Identifying these risks is the first step toward effective prevention.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3><strong>1) Strenuous and sustained postures<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"120\">Certain positions quickly become problematic when held for too long :<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"120\">&gt; Working with arms raised above shoulder level (e.g., painters, electricians) \u2192 shoulder overload.<br \/>\n&gt; Squatting or kneeling work (e.g., tilers, plumbers) \u2192 pain in knees, hips, and back.<br data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"313\" \/>&gt; Twisting of the lumbar spine (bent or twisted back while lifting a load) \u2192 chronic lower back pain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"566\"><strong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"437\">Concrete example :<\/strong> A drywall installer lifting panels overhead repeatedly extends their arms, putting significant strain on the shoulders and neck.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3><strong>2) Repetitive movements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"188\">Repetitive movements, even if light, eventually cause microtraumas. Tendons and joints <strong>don\u2019t get enough time to recover between efforts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"296\"><strong>The most affected areas<\/strong> are the shoulders, wrists, and elbows (e.g., screwing, nailing, sanding, cutting).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3><strong>3) Heavy lifting and manual handling<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"236\"><strong>Lifting, carrying, or placing heavy loads<\/strong> without mechanical assistance significantly increases the risk of MSDs. Poor lifting techniques (rounded back, straight legs) are very common.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"333\">A 35 kg bag of cement, if carried improperly multiple times a day, wears down a worker\u2019s spine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3><strong>4) Mechanical vibrations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"260\">Using vibrating tools (jackhammers, rotary hammers, grinders) is a major risk factor. It mainly affects the upper limbs, causing pain, numbness, or syndromes such as carpal tunnel and neurovascular disorders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"333\"><strong>Exposure time is crucial :<\/strong> the longer the exposure, the higher the risk.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3><strong>5) Climatic and environmental conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"195\">Cold, humidity, and drafts <strong>can worsen joint pain<\/strong>. Working on unstable ground or at heights forces workers to adopt risky compensatory postures.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"284\">Typically, in winter, muscles are less warmed up, which increases the risk of injuries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3><strong>6) Work organization and inadequate (or insufficient) equipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"280\">In this sector, there is often high pressure to meet deadlines, a lack of breaks, inadequate equipment, and little to no task rotation. An intense work pace prevents proper recovery, which contributes to the development of MSDs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"413\"><strong>Workers frequently report<\/strong> the lack of task rotation and the repetitive nature of performing the same physical effort day after day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"674\">There is also a clear shortage \u2014 or complete absence \u2014 of proper equipment: ladders instead of scaffolding, no hoists or lifting devices, and poorly adapted tools. As a result, workers are forced<strong> to physically compensate<\/strong>, sometimes at the expense of their health.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3><strong>In summary :\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msd-construction-ergonomics-e1747833891208-600x374.png\" class=\"attachment-us_600_600 size-us_600_600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msd-construction-ergonomics-e1747833891208-600x374.png 600w, https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msd-construction-ergonomics-e1747833891208-700x437.png 700w, https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msd-construction-ergonomics-e1747833891208-1024x639.png 1024w, https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msd-construction-ergonomics-e1747833891208-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msd-construction-ergonomics-e1747833891208-850x530.png 850w, https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msd-construction-ergonomics-e1747833891208-500x312.png 500w, https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msd-construction-ergonomics-e1747833891208.png 1443w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><strong>Key actions<\/strong> to prevent MSDs<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"341\">The good news is that MSDs are not inevitable. On construction sites, many solutions exist to reduce their occurrence and sustainably protect the health of professionals. Whether it\u2019s through training, workstation adjustments, or work organization, everyone can take action at their level.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"405\"><strong>Here are the main steps to take concrete and effective action :<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msd-construction-prevention-850x478.png\" class=\"attachment-us_850_850 size-us_850_850\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msd-construction-prevention-850x478.png 850w, https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msd-construction-prevention-700x394.png 700w, https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msd-construction-prevention-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msd-construction-prevention-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msd-construction-prevention-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msd-construction-prevention-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/moovency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/msd-construction-prevention.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"442\">Preventing MSDs on construction sites is much more than a health measure: it is a sustainable investment in the performance and future of the construction sector. By protecting the men and women on the ground, we directly impact several key areas: reducing sick leave, improving working conditions, increasing productivity, and lowering costs related to accidents and occupational diseases.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"572\"><strong>Implementing concrete \u2014 even simple \u2014 actions<\/strong> today means avoiding pain, lengthy treatments, and sometimes premature career endings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"833\">Because preventing MSDs gives every professional <strong>the opportunity to work longer, under better conditions, with greater comfort and recognition<\/strong>. It ensures a more peaceful professional life for those who build, day after day, the infrastructure of our society.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"158\"><strong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"158\">NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">THEIR JOB<\/span> AND <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">THEIR HEALTH<\/span> !<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moovency.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">START YOUR PREVENTION PROGRAM TODAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" href=\"https:\/\/share-eu1.hsforms.com\/10WyvR-WAQcyiYb9uSXrGtAfuvqr?__hstc=43860858.934cf162f3b553e669268dbebc8cedbe.1724768840942.1747816275803.1747836452454.260&amp;__hssc=43860858.8.1747836452454&amp;__hsfp=2058497071\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">CONTACT OUR TEAM AND TRY OUR TOOLS FOR FREE !<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Sources :<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>&gt; Assurance Maladie \u2013 Risques Professionnels :<\/strong> Chiffres cl\u00e9s du BTP : <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameli.fr\/entreprise\/sante-travail\/votre-secteur\/batiment-travaux-publics\/chiffres-cles\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.ameli.fr\/entreprise\/sante-travail\/votre-secteur\/batiment-travaux-publics\/chiffres-cles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>&gt; Sant\u00e9 publique France \u2013<\/strong> \u00c9tude sur les TMS dans le BTP : <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.santepubliquefrance.fr\/les-actualites\/2022\/troubles-musculo-squelettiques-dans-le-btp-evolution-des-facteurs-de-risque-chez-les-salaries-entre-2010-et-2017\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.santepubliquefrance.fr\/les-actualites\/2022\/troubles-musculo-squelettiques-dans-le-btp-evolution-des-facteurs-de-risque-chez-les-salaries-entre-2010-et-2017<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>&gt; Observatoire Sant\u00e9 PRO BTP<\/strong> : <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.observatoire-sante-probtp.com\/accueil.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.observatoire-sante-probtp.com\/accueil.html<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>&gt; INRS : <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inrs.fr\/risques\/tms-troubles-musculosquelettiques\/ce-qu-il-faut-retenir.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.inrs.fr\/risques\/tms-troubles-musculosquelettiques\/ce-qu-il-faut-retenir.html<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>&gt; DARES : <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dares.travail-emploi.gouv.fr\/sites\/default\/files\/bd5db852ae719a89f36f7a92a17fa7e8\/Synth%C3%A8se%20Stat%27%20n%C2%B037%20-%20Chiffres%20cl%C3%A9s_%20CT_sant%C3%A9.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/dares.travail-emploi.gouv.fr\/sites\/default\/files\/bd5db852ae719a89f36f7a92a17fa7e8\/Synth%C3%A8se%20Stat%27%20n%C2%B037%20-%20Chiffres%20cl%C3%A9s_%20CT_sant%C3%A9.pdf<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>&gt; EU-OSHA : <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/osha.europa.eu\/fr\/themes\/musculoskeletal-disorders\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/osha.europa.eu\/fr\/themes\/musculoskeletal-disorders<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fatigue, aches, and downtime : The hidden toll of MSDs in construction Construction professionals know it all too well: the days are tough, the movements repetitive, and the postures often strenuous. 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