Mitigating construction safety risks using prevention through design
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Abstract
Introduction: Research and practice have demonstrated that decisions made prior to work at construction
sites can influence construction worker safety. However, it has also been argued that most architects and
design engineers possess neither the knowledge of construction safety nor the knowledge of construction
processes necessary to effectively perform Construction Hazards Prevention through Design (CHPtD).
Method: This paper introduces a quantitative methodology that supports designers by providing a way to
evaluate the safety-related performance of residential construction designs using a risk analysis–based
approach. The methodology compares the overall safety risk level of various construction designs and ranks
the significance of the various safety risks of each of these designs. The methodology also compares the
absolute importance of a particular safety risk in various construction designs. Results: Because the
methodology identifies the relevance of each safety risk at a particular site prior to the construction stage,
significant risks are highlighted in advance. Thus, a range of measures for mitigating safety risks can then be
implemented during on-site construction. Impact on industry: The methodology is specially worthwhile for
designers, who can compare construction techniques and systems during the design phase and determine
the corresponding level of safety risk without their creative talents being restricted. By using this
methodology, construction companies can improve their on-site safety performance.
CitacióGangolells, M. [et al.]. Mitigating construction safety risks using prevention through design. "Journal of safety research", Abril 2010, vol. 41, núm. 2, p. 107-122.
ISSN0022-4375
Versió de l'editorhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022437510000253
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