Occupational Health in the Construction Industry: A Narrative Review about the Main Risks of Working at Height

Authors

  • Bruna Freire Marrochi Faculdade Anhembi Morumbi – São Paulo (SP), Brazil.
  • Luís Cláudio Rodrigues Marrochi Irmandade Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo – São Paulo (SP), Brazil.
  • Irineu Francisco Delfino Silva Massaia Journal of Health & Construction Synergies – São Paulo (SP), Brazil.
  • Giancarlo Rodrigues Brandão Serviço Social da Construção – São Paulo (SP), Brazil.

Keywords:

occupational health, altitude, construction industry

Abstract

Objetive: This review aims to analyze the main resources described in the literature that could prevent or mitigate the risks concerning occupational health to civil construction workers exposed to working conditions at altitude, with a focus on physical and fall risks. Method: The Zotero platform was utilized for duplicate removal and study screening. Results: The search was conducted using the Pubmed, Embase, and Cochrane databases. Conclusion: Studies concluded that the main risks are associated with falls, therefore, working at altitude poses occupational risks that still require further attention.

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Published

2026-10-13

How to Cite

Marrochi, B. F., Marrochi, L. C. R., Massaia, I. F. D. S., & Brandão, G. R. (2026). Occupational Health in the Construction Industry: A Narrative Review about the Main Risks of Working at Height. Journal of Health & Construction Synergies, 1(2). Retrieved from https://revistaiepacjhcs.com.br/revista/article/view/21

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025)

Section

Artigos de Revisão Clínica