During the last decades, there has been a growing awareness about occupational safety
and health risks by the various interested parties in the construction industry. However …

During the last decades, there has been a growing awareness about occupational safety
and health risks by the various interested parties in the construction industry. However …

The construction industry has one of the worst occupational health and safety records of all
industries. In recognition of this, several innovative safety techniques have been introduced …

Due to the high number of accidents that occur in construction and the consequences this
has for workers, organizations, society and countries, occupational safety and health (OSH) …

Job Safety Analysis (JSA), which is also known as Job Hazard Analysis, is an efficient
proactive measure for safety risk assessment used in industrial manufacturing settings …

Project management in industrial settings in many cases is deficient with respect to
integrating OHS risks. This deficiency manifests itself as problems affecting the safety of …

The construction industry has not had a good record on health and safety and faces tough
legal and financial penalties for breaches of the law. This book provides a unique resource …

The expectation that workers be able to work productively without suffering harm as a result
of wealth-generating activities is the sign of a mature, responsible and equitable industry …

Workplace accidents still occur with distressing frequency, particularly in construction.
Industrialized countries have become increasingly aware of this situation and have adopted …

Construction workers are often exposed to the inherent risks associated with working
conditions on construction sites. Safety standards of various countries prescribe a variety of …