A Framework Supporting Health and Safety Practices in the United Arab Emirates’ Construction Projects

Alhelo, Abdelrahman Abdalla; Alzubaidi, Radhi; Rashid, Hamad Bin

doi:10.3390/su15021587

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“…In risk management field 25 out of 61 papers dealt with data on the "risk management process". Into this class the 54 observations out of 202 concerned the following topics: awkward working postures [7,19]; compliance with Health and Safety standards [2,4,47]; risk assessment [21,51,53,63,66,77,79]; safe climate [44]; slope instability [10,17]; teaching-training tasks [5,6,78]; unsafe behaviours [25,72]; worker fatigue-heat stress [38,69,73]; site image [1,46]. Antwi-Afari et al [7] used deep learning networks to automatically extract relevant features with spatial-temporal dependence acquired by a wearable insole pressure system.…”

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A Review of Data Mining Strategies by Data Type, with a Focus on Construction Processes and Health and Safety Management

Pireddu,

Bedini,

Lombardi

et al. 2024

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Increasingly, information technology facilitates the storage and management of data useful for risk analysis and event prediction. Studies on data extraction related to occupational health and safety are increasingly available; however, due to its variability, the construction sector warrants special attention. This review is conducted under the research programmes of the National Institute for Occupational Accident Insurance (Inail). Objectives: The research question focuses on identifying which data mining (DM) methods, among supervised, unsupervised, and others, are most appropriate to be applied to certain investigation objectives, types, and sources of data, as defined by the authors. Methods: Scopus and ProQuest were the main sources from which we extracted studies in the field of construction, published between 2014 and 2023. The eligibility criteria applied in the selection of studies, were based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and meta-analysis (PRISMA). For exploratory purposes, we applied hierarchical clustering, while for in-depth analysis, we use principal component analysis (PCA) and meta-analysis. Results: The search strategy based on the PRISMA eligibility criteria, provided us with 61 out of 2,234 potential articles, 202 observation, 91 methodologies, 4 survey purposes, 3 data sources, 7 data types, and 3 resource type. Cluster analysis and PCA organized the information included in the paper dataset into two dimensions and labels: "supervised methods, institutional dataset, and predictive and classificatory purposes" (correlation 0.97÷8.18E-01; p-value 7.67E-55÷1.28E-22) and the second, Dim2 "not-supervised methods; project, simulation, literature, text data; monitoring, decision-making processes; machinery and environment" (corr. 0.84÷0.47; p-value 5.79E-25÷3.59E-06). We answered the research question regarding which method, among supervised, unsupervised, or other, is most suitable for application to data in the construction industry. Conclusions: The meta-analysis provided an overall estimate of the better effectiveness of supervised methods (Odds Ratio = 0.71, Confidence Interval 0.53÷0.96) compared to not-supervised methods.

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A Review of Data Mining Strategies by Data Type, with a Focus on Construction Processes and Health and Safety Management

Pireddu,

Bedini,

Lombardi

et al. 2024

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“…Colin Fuller and Luise Vassie [29] highlighted that monitoring the application of health and safety management procedures and policies is a vital feature of improving health and safety, as it ensures an organization determines whether recommended standards are followed and are in line with the organizational objectives. Measures to improve occupational health and safety can be accomplished through (1) compliance Approaches to Improving Occupational Health and Safety of the Nigerian Construction Industry DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.113011 with health and safety legislation and management system, (2) monitoring deficiencies in health and safety performance, (3) recording performance information that enables preventative and corrective management activities, (4) documentation of the root causes of occupational accidents and nonconformances, and (5) application of quantitative and qualitative measures in preventative and corrective activities.…”

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“…Such improvement could be ascribed to numerous factors such as new methods of technical management and standards put in place by these countries. In developing countries, no such adequate provisions have been taken to moderate accidents on construction sites [1]. Nevertheless, all sectors of the economy are connected with potential exposure to risks and hazards of injuries and illnesses [2].…”

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Approaches to Improving Occupational Health and Safety of the Nigerian Construction Industry

Adetunji,

Saidin Misnan,

Zahierruden Ismail

et al. 2024

Civil Engineering

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The alarming figures of occupational accidents in the Nigerian construction industry, which accounted for 39.24% of the fatal accidents between 2014 and 2014, called for the subject matter. Therefore, occupational accidents mentioned earlier prompted this study on the way forward toward the approaches to improving occupational health and safety as well as the prevention of occupational accidents in the Nigerian construction industry. The quantitative method was adopted for this study. The result-revealed approaches to improving occupational health and safety are as follows: the Establishment of the Nigerian Construction Industry Development Board (NCIDB), technical assistance and collaboration among construction professionals, skill development in the management and communication of occupational health and safety, awareness-raising and advocacy on occupational health and safety, Use of International Labour Organization (ILO) mechanism on occupational health and safety, international collaboration with other professional bodies on health and safety, proper monitoring and recording of all injuries, and adequate allocation of resources (human, financial, and technology) on Occupational Health and Safety. The study called for better participation of all stakeholders in the construction industry toward improving occupational health and safety in the workplace and ensuring necessary measures in the prevention of occupational accidents.

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“…Research indicates that job insecurity reduces the effectiveness of training programs as workers are less likely to engage fully [95,96]. Ensuring job security can improve participation and effectiveness of training programs, leading to better safety practices.…”

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Enhancing Sustainable Safety Practices in Construction: Insights from Cultural and Socio-Economic Analysis

Alqahtani,

Abas,

Alkahtani

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Exploring cultural diversity and socio-economic factors offers a holistic approach to fostering sustainable safety practices within the construction industry. This study investigates the relationship between cultural and socio-economic factors and their influence on safety practices within the construction industry, focusing specifically on Saudi Arabian construction. Employing a comparative research design, data were gathered through a questionnaire distributed among various stakeholders, including construction workers, safety officers, project managers, supervisors, and other professionals involved in construction projects. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was utilized to analyze the relationships between cultural, socio-economic, and safety practices. The findings showed significant associations of cultural and socio-economic factors with safety practices and attitudes. Specifically, positive workplace norms and values, effective communication styles, higher income levels, and better education and literacy levels were found to positively influence adherence to safety guidelines and the effectiveness of training programs. Conversely, job insecurity exhibited a negative impact on safety-related outcomes and training effectiveness. This study demonstrates the importance of fostering a positive safety culture within organizations, emphasizing leadership commitment, effective communication, and employee engagement. It also highlights the significance of addressing socio-economic factors, such as job security, income levels, and education, to promote a safer work environment and enhance safety practices. Practical implications derived from the research findings offer actionable insights for organizations to develop targeted interventions aimed at improving sustainable safety practices and training effectiveness within the construction industry in Saudi Arabia.

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A Framework Supporting Health and Safety Practices in the United Arab Emirates’ Construction Projects

Cited by 7 publications

References 19 publications

A Review of Data Mining Strategies by Data Type, with a Focus on Construction Processes and Health and Safety Management

A Review of Data Mining Strategies by Data Type, with a Focus on Construction Processes and Health and Safety Management

Approaches to Improving Occupational Health and Safety of the Nigerian Construction Industry

Enhancing Sustainable Safety Practices in Construction: Insights from Cultural and Socio-Economic Analysis

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