Safety implementation framework for Pakistani construction industry

Raheem, Adeeba A.; Issa, Raja R. A.

doi:10.1016/j.ssci.2015.09.019

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“…This finding further reinforced the consensus within two rounds of survey among the group of expert. This finding is consistent with the previous studies that have shown that generally 2-3 iterations are enough to specify the results [18,36,35].…”

Section: Results Of the Delphi Processsupporting

confidence: 93%

“…The advantage of the Delphi process is to decrease the variability of the responses and achieve group consensus about the correct value. Consensus is built by using a series of questionnaires administered in various rounds [18]. Four key features of the Delphi process are anonymity, iteration, controlled feedback, and the statistical aggregation of group response [19].…”

Section: Framework For Model Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Relative Factors Shaping Construction Workers' Behaviors and Leading to Accidents

Sooksil¹,

Benjaoran²

2017

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Abstract. Most construction workers' behaviors are shaped by task objective constraints and their capability during the operation. This research describes the construction workers' behaviors are an interaction between the task demand and the worker capability. The relative factors that influence construction workers' behaviors have been determined through the Delphi process and Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP). The panel participated in these processes was represented by 9 safety experts who were specialized in high-rise building construction. Results of the analysis showed that 23 task demand factors and 12 worker capability factors were determined by 2 rounds of the Delphi process under the expert's consensus. The weights of these factors were determined by utilizing the AHP. The most weighted factor of the task demand was the Societal and Environmental Impact Awareness Factor. The Foreman's Communication Ability Factor was the dominant weighted factor of the capability. The factors and their relative weights can guide practitioners to manage the project resources safely and efficiently.

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Section: Results Of the Delphi Processsupporting

confidence: 93%

Section: Framework For Model Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Relative Factors Shaping Construction Workers' Behaviors and Leading to Accidents

Sooksil¹,

Benjaoran²

2017

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“…Although this shows an improvement when compared to the fatality rate of 53.51 per 100,000 workers reported in the country's 1990s construction industry, it is clear that occupational health and safety challenges remain high in South Africa (Arquillos et al, 2012). It can be inferred that the construction industries in developed countries also face challenges that are related to an increase in occupational accidents, injuries and diseases ( Raheem &Issa, 2016). Several authors report common accidents in construction industry that arise from falls from above or falls at the same level struck by moving objects, slip trips, accidents caused by machineries and those caused by fire (Kaskutas et al, 2010 ;Phoya, 2012 ).…”

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Occupational accidents and injuries among workers in the construction industry of Windhoek, Namibia

Nghitanwa

Lindiwe²

2017

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The construction industry is the most dangerous industry in the word with higher prevalence of occupational accidents, injuries and diseases. There is a paucity of studies that investigate occupational accidents, injuries and diseases in the Namibian construction industry. The study was conducted to determine the magnitude of occupational accidents, injuries and diseases in the construction industry of Windhoek, Namibia. A quantitative, retrospective document review was conducted to investigate the documents for reported occupational accidents, injuries and diseases for the period of five years, from April 2011 to March 2016. Data was analysed with SPSS version 23. The study found out that occupational accidents and injuries are prevalent in the Windhoek construction industry. The study recorded the total of 37 cases of occupational accidents and injuries. Young, male construction workers are mostly sustained accidents and injuries. Labourers were mostly affected than other occupations while cut by machinery comprise the majority of the source of accidents. The most body part injured is the general body. The researchers did not find any documentation for reported occupational diseases from the construction industry of Windhoek. The researchers recommended the preventive measures to be implemented to prevent occupational accidents and injuries and enforcement of legislations on occupational accidents, injuries and diseases recording and reporting.

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“…Pakistan has a high percentage of workers belonging to the construction industry. However, safety is neglected at construction sites, accidents are not regularly reported to the official government department, and statistics concerning these accidents are not maintained [9,10].…”

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Workers’ Age and the Impact of Psychological Factors on the Perception of Safety at Construction Sites

2017

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The safety of construction workers is always a major concern at construction sites as the construction industry is inherently dangerous with many factors influencing worker safety. Several studies concluded that psychological factors such as workload, organizational relationships, mental stress, job security, and job satisfaction have significant effects on workers' safety. However, research on psychological factors that are characteristic of different age groups have been limited. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of psychological factors on the perception of worker safety for two different age groups. After an extensive literature review, different psychological factors were identified, and a hypothetical research model was developed based on psychological factors that could affect workers' perception of safety. A survey instrument was developed, and data were collected from seven different construction sites in Pakistan. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to test the hypothetical model for both age groups. The results revealed that workload and job satisfaction are significantly dominant factors on workers' perception of safety in older workers, whereas organizational relationships, mental stress, and job security are dominant factors for younger workers at construction sites.

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Safety implementation framework for Pakistani construction industry

Cited by 42 publications

References 10 publications

The Relative Factors Shaping Construction Workers' Behaviors and Leading to Accidents

The Relative Factors Shaping Construction Workers' Behaviors and Leading to Accidents

Occupational accidents and injuries among workers in the construction industry of Windhoek, Namibia

Workers’ Age and the Impact of Psychological Factors on the Perception of Safety at Construction Sites

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