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Development of an interdisciplinary consensus statement for assessing fitness for work at heights in the South African construction industry: a virtual Modified Nominal Group Technique study

2026Open accessUniversity of Pretoria

Abstract

This study presents an interdisciplinary consensus statement, developed through expert consensus, providing a principles- and process-based framework for assessing fitness for work at heights. It promotes consistent, transparent, job-specific, risk-based fitness assessments beyond generic medical certification. Future efforts should focus on translating this framework into practical tools and evaluating its feasibility across various construction settings.

Research topics

  • Occupational Health and Safety Research
  • Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
  • Reliability and Agreement in Measurement

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DOI: 10.1186/s12995-026-00500-0

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