PPE non-compliance among construction workers: An assessment of contributing factors utilizing fuzzy theory

Al-Bayati, Ahmed Jalil; Rener, Andrew T.; Listello, Michael P.; Mohamed, Mamdouh

doi:10.1016/j.jsr.2023.02.008

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“…This suggests that effective SL can significantly contribute to enhancing the perception of safety equipment and procedures. Furthermore, the SL behaviours and efforts of ISs, who serve as representatives of the employer and top-level managers, are highly valued at a construction site in terms of meeting safety objectives and utilizing the PPEs effectively [122]. This research finding provides significant support for the assertion made by Lewin et al (1939) and Huang et al (2003) [43,44], that leaders play a crucial role in shaping the climate.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 56%

Safety Leadership: A Catalyst for Positive Safety Climate on Construction Sites

Sankar,

Anandh,

Prasanna

2024

Buildings

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Limited research exists on safety leadership and safety climate in developing countries, despite their established importance in the construction industry. This study addresses this gap by investigating how immediate superiors’ safety leadership behaviours influence safety climate perceptions among construction professionals in southern India. Using a quantitative approach, the study collected valid questionnaire surveys among 279 construction professionals by convenience sampling across various construction sites. The survey revealed that safety leadership significantly and positively predicts five key safety climate factors: management’s commitment to safety, safety equipment and procedures, safety training, communication and openness, and group dynamics and safety culture. These findings highlight the critical role immediate superiors play in shaping safety climate perceptions through their commitment, communication, and employee involvement. This research underscores the importance of investing in safety leadership development to improve safety outcomes, reduce accidents and injuries, and enhance regulatory compliance within the Indian construction industry.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 56%

Safety Leadership: A Catalyst for Positive Safety Climate on Construction Sites

Sankar,

Anandh,

Prasanna

2024

Buildings

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“…Regarding the substantial percentage of patients not wearing protective eyewear, the issue often stems from a lack of awareness. Jalil Al-Bayati et al recently reported that among those who are aware of the need for personal protective equipment, reasons for not wearing safety glasses included good uncorrected vision (17 %), aesthetics (26 %), convenience (13 %), and lack of concern (43 %), among others [19]. Therefore, in line with the recommendations of other authors mentioned earlier, we believe that health professionals can play a crucial role in preventing ocular injuries by educating and counselling workers about the importance of using appropriate eye protection devices in their workplace.…”

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confidence: 99%

Ocular Trauma Characterization in a Reference Emergency Eye Centre in Colombia (FOSCAL)

Pedraza-Concha,

Tello,

Diaz

et al. 2024

Klin Monbl Augenheilkd

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Background Ocular trauma is one of the most important causes of ocular morbidity and inadequate visual acuity in developed and developing countries. In some countries, eye trauma represents the leading cause of monocular blindness. Studies conducted in developing countries like Colombia, a lack of awareness of preventive measures has been questioned. In Colombia there is no countrywide ocular trauma registry. The purpose of the present study is to describe and analyze characteristics of ocular trauma at a tertiary ophthalmology emergency department in Colombia. Patients/methods and material Patients who consulted or were referred to the ophthalmologic emergency department of FOSCAL due to eye injuries between March 1st, 2022, and January 10th, 2023, were included in this cross-sectional study. Results 2,088 eyes of 1,957 patients were included. 78.5% were men, median age was 36 years, and 75.0% lived in urban areas. The median latency between trauma and ophthalmology consultation was 21.8 hours. 1,805 eyes (88.4%) were mechanical or mixed (mechanical plus burn) trauma. 87.5% were unilateral. In terms of the circumstances, 45.9% of injuries occurred during working or educational activities (in 85.6% of these cases, without eye protection), 28.2% in home accidents, and 14.0% in transportation situations. According to BETT, 1,735 eyes (91.1%) were closed globe injuries, and 49 eyes (2.7%) were open globe injuries. Noteworthy, 50 eyes (2.8%) could not be categorized according to BETT at the initial consultation and were classified as “still to be determined”. In OTS, 85.8% were category 5. 93.0% of ocular burn cases were categorized as grade I according to the Roper Hall classification. Conclusions In line with global literature, a much higher proportion of men than women, sought consultation for ocular trauma. The findings suggest a need for improvement in the referral processes from the institutions with the lowest level of care. Lack of awareness about eye protection is an issue. Surgical exploration or additional tests may be necessary for precise injury classification; therefore, we propose adding a "still to be determined" category to the BETT initial classification. These cases may be reclassified later, thus improving the accuracy of OTS calculation. Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Augentrauma ist eine der wichtigsten Ursachen für okuläre Morbidität und unzureichende Sehschärfe in entwickelten Ländern und Entwicklungsländern. In einigen Ländern ist das Augentrauma die Hauptursache für monokulare Erblindung. In Studien, die in Entwicklungsländern wie Kolumbien durchgeführt wurden, wurde ein Mangel an Bewusstsein für Präventivmaßnahmen beanstandet. In Kolumbien gibt es kein landesweites Register für Augentrauma. Ziel der vorliegenden Studie ist die Beschreibung und Analyse der Merkmale von Augenverletzungen in einer tertiären ophthalmologischen Notaufnahme in Kolumbien. Patienten/Methoden und Material In diese Studie wurden Patienten aufgenommen, die zwischen dem 1. März 2022 und dem 10. Januar 2023 die augenärztliche Notaufnahme des FOSCAL wegen Augenverletzungen aufsuchten oder dorthin überwiesen wurden. Ergebnisse 2.088 Augen von 1.957 Patienten wurden eingeschlossen. 78,5 % waren Männer, das Durchschnittsalter betrug 36 Jahre, und 75,0 % lebten in städtischen Gebieten. Der Median der Zeitspanne zwischen Trauma und augenärztlicher Konsultation betrug 21,8 Stunden. Bei 1 805 Augen (88,4 %) handelte es sich um ein mechanisches oder gemischtes Trauma (mechanisch plus Verbrennung). 87,5 % waren unilateral. Was die Umstände betrifft, so ereigneten sich 45,9 % der Verletzungen bei der Arbeit oder in der Ausbildung (in 85,6 % dieser Fälle ohne Augenschutz), 28,2 % bei Unfällen zu Hause und 14,0 % im Verkehr. Laut BETT handelte es sich bei 1.735 Augen (91,1 %) um Verletzungen am geschlossenen Augapfel und bei 49 Augen (2,7 %) um Verletzungen am offenen Augapfel. Bemerkenswert ist, dass 50 Augen (2,8 %) bei der ersten Konsultation nicht nach BETT kategorisiert werden konnten und als "noch zu bestimmen" eingestuft wurden. Bei den OTS waren 85,8 % der Kategorie 5 zuzuordnen. 93,0 % der Fälle von Augenverätzungen wurden nach der Roper-Hall-Klassifikation als Grad I eingestuft. Schlussfolgerungen Im Einklang mit der weltweiten Literatur suchte ein wesentlich höherer Anteil von Männern als von Frauen eine Beratung wegen eines Augentraumas auf. Die Ergebnisse deuten darauf hin, dass die Überweisungsprozesse in den Einrichtungen mit der niedrigsten Versorgungsstufe verbessert werden müssen. Das mangelnde Bewusstsein für den Schutz der Augen ist ein Problem. Für eine genaue Klassifizierung der Verletzungen können eine chirurgische Untersuchung oder zusätzliche Tests erforderlich sein; daher schlagen wir vor, die BETT-Erstklassifizierung um die Kategorie "noch zu bestimmen" zu ergänzen. Diese Fälle können später neu klassifiziert werden, wodurch die Genauigkeit der OTS-Berechnung verbessert wird.

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“…K-means clustering is another approach, categorizing data into K-distinct clusters to minimize background noise and interference. Al-Bayati et al [19] used fuzzy sets and K-means to evaluate factors of PPE non-compliance. However, Kmeans is limited in processing features like color and texture, which are unsuitable for complex scenes.…”

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MEAG-YOLO: A Novel Approach for the Accurate Detection of Personal Protective Equipment in Substations

Zhang,

Mu,

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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Timely and accurately detecting personal protective equipment (PPE) usage among workers is essential for substation safety management. However, traditional algorithms encounter difficulties in substations due to issues such as varying target scales, intricate backgrounds, and many model parameters. Therefore, this paper proposes MEAG-YOLO, an enhanced PPE detection model for substations built upon YOLOv8n. First, the model incorporates the Multi-Scale Channel Attention (MSCA) module to improve feature extraction. Second, it newly designs the EC2f structure with one-dimensional convolution to enhance feature fusion efficiency. Additionally, the study optimizes the Path Aggregation Network (PANet) structure to improve feature learning and the fusion of multi-scale targets. Finally, the GhostConv module is integrated to optimize convolution operations and reduce computational complexity. The experimental results show that MEAG-YOLO achieves a 2.4% increase in precision compared to YOLOv8n, with a 7.3% reduction in FLOPs. These findings suggest that MEAG-YOLO is effective in identifying PPE in complex substation scenarios, contributing to the development of smart grid systems.

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PPE non-compliance among construction workers: An assessment of contributing factors utilizing fuzzy theory

Cited by 22 publications

References 40 publications

Safety Leadership: A Catalyst for Positive Safety Climate on Construction Sites

Safety Leadership: A Catalyst for Positive Safety Climate on Construction Sites

Ocular Trauma Characterization in a Reference Emergency Eye Centre in Colombia (FOSCAL)

MEAG-YOLO: A Novel Approach for the Accurate Detection of Personal Protective Equipment in Substations

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