From these two references one can infer that awareness by construction management seems to have no positive effect on this hazardous situation. On the other hand a healthy back is indeed the most valuable asset that one possesses, both as an individual and as a productive member of a working society. Yet, all too often, our backs are abused by either neglecting our physiological needs or by indulging in habits that are potentially harmful to our being. Many times, these habits are job-related but we perform them because quite often, our paychecks are dependent upon our ability to function physically. The most common injury to the common worker is lower back pain, generally the result of cumulative damage done to the spinal column area.
Back pain is nothing new.
Backaches, as common as they are, are very rarely lethal, but statistics show that they cause an extreme amount of misery. The majority of the advances and understanding of back injuries have occurred in the last 20 years. Enough books and articles have been written on the topic to fill an independent library. Along with the increase in interest and concern, the social and economical costs have risen as well. Despite all of this knowledge, a detailed understanding of its causes and potential remedies is still elusive.