Abstract: “Temporary works designers influence construction ergonomics directly and indirectly. The direct influence is because of design, details, and method of connecting, and depending upon the type of procurement system, supervisory, and administrative interventions. The indirect influence is because of the type of procurement system used, prequalification, project duration, partnering, and the facilitating of pre-planning. A questionnaire survey was administered among attendees attending an inhouse support work designer and supplier ‘designing for construction ergonomics’ workshop. The following constitute the salient findings. Quality, is more important to the respondents’ organisation than construction ergonomics, and project health and safety (H&S). A range of temporary works design related aspects impact on construction ergonomics, and the respondents’ organisation considers / refers to such aspects frequently, and on a range of design, procurement, and construction occasions. Ex”

Keywords: construction, design, ergonomics, temporary works