A Literature Review on the Causes of Construction Accidents

Li, Rita Yi Man; Poon, SW

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-35046-7_1

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“…Work-related stress, as determined by psychosocial hazards that arise from the way work is performed and managed and a poor social context of work, have been determined to have a negative impact on sleep quality [76][77][78][79][80]. Construction workers experience all forms of work-related stress, particularly those employed in small establishments with limited financial resources and poor work organization that can lead to high job demands and limited implementation of health and safety measures [81][82][83][84].…”

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Risk of Kidney Injury among Construction Workers Exposed to Heat Stress: A Longitudinal Study from Saudi Arabia

Al-Bouwarthan

Quinn

Kriebel

et al. 2020

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Saudi Arabia (SA) is one of the hottest countries in the world. This study was conducted to assess the impact of summer heat stress in Southeastern SA on short-term kidney injury (KI) among building construction workers and to identify relevant risk factors. Measurements of urinary albumin-creatinine ratio (ACR), height, weight, hydration, symptoms, daily work and behavioral factors were collected in June and September of 2016 from a cohort of construction workers (n = 65) in Al-Ahsa Province, SA. KI was defined as ACR ≥ 30 mg/g. Multivariate linear regression analysis was used to assess factors related to cross-summer changes in ACR. A significant increase in ACR occurred among most workers over the study period; incidence of KI was 18%. Risk factors associated with an increased ACR included dehydration, short sleep, and obesity. The findings suggest that exposure to summer heat may lead to the development of KI among construction workers in this region. Adequate hydration and promotion of healthy habits among workers may help reduce the risk of KI. A reduction in work hours may be the most effective intervention because this action can reduce heat exposure and improve sleep quality.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Risk of Kidney Injury among Construction Workers Exposed to Heat Stress: A Longitudinal Study from Saudi Arabia

Al-Bouwarthan

Quinn

Kriebel

et al. 2020

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“…Any other injury arising from working in an enclosed space which: leads to hypothermia or heat-induced illness res resuscitation or admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours [12] assessment in construction industries. A typical construction site has lots of hazards with varying s of risk/severity.…”

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Construction Industry Causes of Injuries, Management of EMS and Its Impact on Public Health

Lenjani,

Dogjani

et al. 2024

AJTES

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Introduction: Injuries in construction are not a rare occurrence and cause a strain on the health care service. By having education on workplace hazards, trained first aiders, and an effective accident emergency response system, the occurrence of illness/injuries will reduce and hence the number of fatalities. The purpose of this research is the evaluation, epidemiology, management, diagnosis, treatment, systematization, and the results obtained about the construction industry for injury in life-threatening cases with trauma, reducing morbidity, disability, and mortality while increasing survival. Solving problems for severe traumas in the health system of Kosovo, such as with professional staff, doctors and nurses, dedicated spaces, medical equipment, drugs, consumables, poor diagnostics, non-decisional consultations, as well as their timely and timely delivery. seeks political health solutions to solve this problem. Material and Methods; In this retrospective study, we researched and analyzed the data of patients with construction-related injuries in ED treated from January-December 2021 Results; During the study period, we analyzed 75,899 ED patients. Of these, 420 cases, or 0.06% were injured. In the research, 420 cases of injuries were investigated, investigating all age groups arising from construction-related activities for 2021. Conclusion; To reduce workplace injuries an organization must carry out regular risk assessments, conduct physical assessments for demanding roles, provide safety and wellness training regularly, train and appoint first aid marshals, hire qualified workers, hire enough workers, keep workspaces clean and walkways clear, post proper signage, Provide adequate lighting, education and training on staff emergency response systems via courses BLS-D BTLS, PHTLS ATLS.

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“…It is recommended that China add dangerous criminals to the crime of major engineering safety accidents. [2] "The difference between a specific dangerous offender and an actual offender is not a difference in the standard of rules, but in the fact that the former, although it does not produce an actual harmful result, creates a 'dangerous result that may lead to actual harm' for the legal interest that needs to be protected". [3] For example, the eighth amendment to China's Criminal Law has been amended to determine the crime of environmental pollution, which does not require the actual harmful result of causing a major environmental pollution accident, as long as it causes environmental pollution and the consequences are serious, the crime is established, and the danger of the act only reduces the difficulty of judicial application and plays a good role in protecting legal interests.…”

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Researches on the crime of major engineering safety accidents in our country

2023

IJFS

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Under the advocacy of the people-oriented concept and the promotion of comprehensive rule of law, China's current major engineering safety accident crimes can no longer solve the frequent quality and safety problems in the field of construction projects, meet judicial practice and the actual needs of the people. This paper puts forward three problems arising in the application of this crime, and analyzes the causes from both subjective and objective aspects; Put forward countermeasures and suggestions for the problem, and provide a theoretical reference for the legislative and judicial application of this crime.

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A Literature Review on the Causes of Construction Accidents

Cited by 8 publications

References 42 publications

Risk of Kidney Injury among Construction Workers Exposed to Heat Stress: A Longitudinal Study from Saudi Arabia

Risk of Kidney Injury among Construction Workers Exposed to Heat Stress: A Longitudinal Study from Saudi Arabia

Construction Industry Causes of Injuries, Management of EMS and Its Impact on Public Health

Researches on the crime of major engineering safety accidents in our country

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