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Policy analysis of the budget used in training program for reducing lower back pain among heavy equipment operators: System dynamics approach
Hashini Paramitha Vitharana Vitharanage, Thanwadee Chinda

Last modified: 2017-11-04

Abstract


Lower back pain (LBP), prevalence is high among the heavy equipment operators leading to high compensation cost in the construction industry. It is found that proper training program assists in reducing chances of having LBP. This study, therefore aims to examine different safety related budget available to support LBP related training program for different age group workers, utilizing system dynamics modeling approach. The simulation results show that at least 2.5% of the total budget must be allocated in the safety and health budget to reduce the chances of having LBP cases.