COMMON WORK-RELATED DISEASES AMONG CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous sectors of economy. According to the International Labor Organization up to 60 000 fatal work injuries occur annually on construction sites all over the world. The main adverse factors affecting the construction workers are increased levels of noise and vibration, dust and fumes in the air in the working area, unfavorable microclimatic conditions, chemical factors, as well as the severity and intensity of the labor process. These factors are related to many diseases among workers.