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
Safety Management
Assessment of Stakeholders’ Awareness of the Construction Health and Safety Regulations on Construction Sites in South Africa
In 2009, the Construction Industry Development Board commissioned the study of construction health and safety in South Africa, which revealed that despite the advancement in legislation in the form of … [Read more...] about Assessment of Stakeholders’ Awareness of the Construction Health and Safety Regulations on Construction Sites in South Africa
Development of BIM-Based Safety Management Model Focusing on Safety Rule Violations
Necessity of construction automation through BIM framework could no longer be set aside if we were to remain relevant and concurrent in the ever-changing, technology-driven construction practices. The … [Read more...] about Development of BIM-Based Safety Management Model Focusing on Safety Rule Violations
Development of an IoT-Based Construction Site Safety Management System
An effective construction safety management system is required for reducing damage caused by construction site accidents. However, construction site safety management systems are mainly operated only … [Read more...] about Development of an IoT-Based Construction Site Safety Management System
Smart Working Environments Using the Internet of Things and Construction Site Safety
Safety supervision on construction sites has always been undertaken with the help of safety officers and other safety personnel. In recent years, smart working environments using the Internet of … [Read more...] about Smart Working Environments Using the Internet of Things and Construction Site Safety
Regulatory, Organizational, and Operational Issues in Road Construction Safety
Conceptually, the management of safety at roadworks can be seen in a three level framework. At the regulatory level, roadworks operate at the interface between the work environment, governed by … [Read more...] about Regulatory, Organizational, and Operational Issues in Road Construction Safety