Assessment of Effectiveness of Occupational Hazards Training for Women in the Construction Industry

Pamidimukkala, Apurva; Kermanshachi, Sharareh

doi:10.1061/9780784484340.025

Cited by 7 publications

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“…Modeling and advanced technologies can be utilized to detect hazards and prevent accidents, and hazards can be identified by using virtual reality, BIM, and other software for virtual design construction. Virtual reality simulations can be especially beneficial for safety training, as employees experience immersive and practical training through an exact replica of the construction site [88,93]. BIM-based modeling is another a useful site safety management tool that can recognize construction hazards virtually, as well as manage the risks associated with overlapping construction activities [90,94].…”

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A Review on Construction Safety: Hazards, Mitigation Strategies, and Impacted Sectors

Almaskati,

Kermanshachi,

Pamidimukkala

et al. 2024

Buildings

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Hazard identification is a fundamental step in safety management that has the potential to reduce the number and severity of occupational injuries on construction sites. Researchers have identified and evaluated some of the hazards, but few have extensively discussed all of them and none have classified them by sector. The goal of this paper is to fill that research gap by considering hazard identification through an organized synthesis of the existing literature. After a comprehensive literature review, 236 publications were deemed eligible for further analysis. Eighteen safety hazards were identified and then categorized into four groups based on their physiological impacts, ranked based on frequency of citation, and classified by sector. The results revealed that falls from heights, material handling, and heavy machinery were the most frequently cited hazards and the most likely to impact all sectors. Mitigation strategies were also identified, and it was determined that most hazards can be mitigated through the use of personal protective equipment, and effective training and supervision.

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Section: Mitigation Strategiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review on Construction Safety: Hazards, Mitigation Strategies, and Impacted Sectors

Almaskati,

Kermanshachi,

Pamidimukkala

et al. 2024

Buildings

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“…For instance, if the female employees contemplating maternity leave need a return-to-work plan, the plan should be discussed before the maternity leave and again before the return [37]. Another example would be to identify workplace hazards that are specific to women and minorities but are not often included in standard training sessions [74].…”

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confidence: 99%

Retention over Attraction: A Review of Women’s Experiences in the Australian Construction Industry; Challenges and Solutions

et al. 2023

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Despite substantial investments and efforts by governments, construction organisations, and researchers, the construction industry remains one of the most male-dominated industries in Australia, with women being underrepresented numerically and hierarchically. Efforts to attract and retain women in construction have been implemented inconsistently on an ad hoc basis. As part of a larger research project that focuses on retaining women in the Australian construction industry, this research conducts a systematic literature review (SLR) in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. The objective is to explore the factors that influence women’s careers and their experiences in the Australian construction industry that have been identified in the literature over the past three decades. Additionally, the findings are anticipated to inform future efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of current initiatives to retain women and develop a framework for enhancing women’s experiences and retaining them in this profession. This SLR revealed that excessive and rigid work hours, gendered culture and informal rules, limited career development opportunities, and negative perceptions of women’s abilities are the main factors and issues that cause women to leave the industry. Among these, rigid and long work hours seem to be the foremost factor to be prioritised. Understanding the roles of key variables in driving this cultural change is important to ensure that concrete progress is made. The paper draws three major aspects from the literature in which solutions and policies can be researched, designed and implemented.

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Analysis of Impact of COVID-19 and Other Occupational Infectious Diseases on Construction of Transportation Projects

Adepu

Kermanshachi

Pamidimukkala

2022

International Conference on Transportation and Development 2022

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Assessment of Effectiveness of Occupational Hazards Training for Women in the Construction Industry

Cited by 7 publications

References 17 publications

A Review on Construction Safety: Hazards, Mitigation Strategies, and Impacted Sectors

A Review on Construction Safety: Hazards, Mitigation Strategies, and Impacted Sectors

Retention over Attraction: A Review of Women’s Experiences in the Australian Construction Industry; Challenges and Solutions

Analysis of Impact of COVID-19 and Other Occupational Infectious Diseases on Construction of Transportation Projects

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