The major hazards involved in the construction industries are falls, noise, dust, fire and electrocution. Noise and dust are the major uncontrollable hazards which leads to severe occupational ill … [Read more...] about Analysis on Constructional Hazards, Risk Assessment Techniques and Safety Helmets in Construction Sites
Risk Management
Traffic Risk Assessment Model for Expressway Maintenance Work Zones Based on Risk Index
The driving environment of expressway maintenance work zones is complex and the rate of accidents is high. It is very important to improve road traffic safety, evaluate driving risks, and establish … [Read more...] about Traffic Risk Assessment Model for Expressway Maintenance Work Zones Based on Risk Index
Using Combined Multi-criteria Decision-Making and Data Mining Methods for Work Zone Safety: A Case Analysis
Work zone accidents are important concerns for transportation decision-makers. Therefore, knowledge of driving behaviors and traffic patterns are essential for identifying significant risk factors … [Read more...] about Using Combined Multi-criteria Decision-Making and Data Mining Methods for Work Zone Safety: A Case Analysis
Underlying Causes for Risk Taking Behaviour Among Construction Workers
This paper will examine the unsafe work practices that are plaguing the construction industry. Statistics show that four out of five of all workplace accidents are attributed to unsafe behaviour. … [Read more...] about Underlying Causes for Risk Taking Behaviour Among Construction Workers
Impacts of Work Zone Component Areas on Driver Injury Severity
The establishment of work zones along roadways is considered a necessity for the construction of new roadways, the maintenance of deteriorating structures, and to provide access for the installation … [Read more...] about Impacts of Work Zone Component Areas on Driver Injury Severity
Integrated and Automated Systems for Safe Construction Sites
Construction leads all industries in total worker fatal injuries in the U.S. Unsafe human behavior is considered a significant contributing factor to occupational incidents in construction. … [Read more...] about Integrated and Automated Systems for Safe Construction Sites