Conceptual framework for the implementation of interventions in the construction industry.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this study was to explore the necessary steps to define the implementation of interventions aimed at reducing physical work demands due to manual materials handling in the construction industry.


METHODS
A theoretical structured framework of six steps is outlined as a method for developing the implementation of interventions. In this framework, both the proposal for implementing the intervention measures and the context analysis are conditional.


RESULTS
Application of the framework in the development of the implementation of interventions to reduce the physical work demands for bricklayers and bricklayers' assistants has been presented.


CONCLUSIONS
The framework was found appropriate for defining implementation strategies and (ergonomic) measures in the construction industry.
van der Molen
Henk F
HF
Academic Medical Center, Universiteit van Amsterdam, Coronel Institute for Occupational and Environmental Health, Research Institute AmCOGG, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands. h.f.vandermolen@amc.uva.nl
Sluiter
Judith K
JK
Hulshof
Carel T J
CT
Vink
Peter
P
van Duivenbooden
Cor
C
Frings-Dresen
Monique H W
MH
D005160:Facility Design and Construction; D006801:Humans; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009426:Netherlands; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods*; D017751:Safety Management / Q000458:organization & administration*