Construction site safety is a vital issue in construction safety management. The causes of accidents in the construction industry, among others are due to individual behaviour, complicated work-site … [Read more...] about A Preliminary Study of Safety Management Practices on Pan-Borneo Highway Construction Sites in Kuching, Malaysia
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Barriers for the Adoption of Incorporating RFID with Mobile Technology for Improved Safety of Construction Professionals
The frequent occupational hazards experienced within the construction industry is responsible for construction professionals having high exposure to occupational hazards than other occupations. The … [Read more...] about Barriers for the Adoption of Incorporating RFID with Mobile Technology for Improved Safety of Construction Professionals
Proactive System for Real-Time Safety Management In Construction Site
The purpose of this paper is presenting a new advanced hardware/software system, boasting two main features: first it performs real time tracking of workers' routes in construction sites; then it … [Read more...] about Proactive System for Real-Time Safety Management In Construction Site
Characterizing Perceived Aspects of Adverse Impact of Noise on Construction Managers on Construction Sites
This study aims to assess various perceived adverse effects of noise on construction sites according to the different stages and machinery used in the stages, and to examine whether or not … [Read more...] about Characterizing Perceived Aspects of Adverse Impact of Noise on Construction Managers on Construction Sites
Real-Time Alarming, Monitoring, and Locating for Non-Hard-Hat Use in Construction
Non-hard-hat use (NHU) is related to many construction accidents, so NHU inspection is crucial to safety management, in which automatic NHU monitoring plays an essential role. Existing computer … [Read more...] about Real-Time Alarming, Monitoring, and Locating for Non-Hard-Hat Use in Construction
The Impact of Integrating Occupational Safety and Health into the Pre-Construction Phase of Projects: A Literature Review
Construction is a high-risk industry owning to several accidents that take place in construction sites. Fatalities and workplace injuries are a major issue. Construction managers concentrate on … [Read more...] about The Impact of Integrating Occupational Safety and Health into the Pre-Construction Phase of Projects: A Literature Review