Due to the fact of activity, environment and work dynamics, the construction industry is
characterised by high accident rates. Different initiatives have emerged to reduce these …

Health and safety are essential for construction project success where the negligence leads
towards project failure. This study probes into Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) safety …

As new technological advances are incorporated within the construction sector, the
construction industry is exposed to numerous new challenges regarding construction safety …

Construction accidents have unique features on the surface, while further investigation often
reveals common underlying systemic patterns that lead to accidents. By identifying these …

Purpose Few of the established risk identification methods refer to low-severity yet high-
frequency safety risks data that may lead to several safety risks being ignored, thus reducing …

Occupational safety in the construction industry still represents a relevant problem at a
global level. In fact, the complexity of working activities in this sector requires a …

Introduction Safe behavior and work conditions are a major concern in construction projects.
However, accidents occur due to system failures, not a single factor such as unsafe behavior …

The high-rise construction industry has particular features, such as prolonged construction
periods and constant change in the workplace. These features may have turned it into the …

Purpose Work on construction sites involves individuals with diverse character,
temperament, age, physical strength, culture, religion and experience level. A good number …

Risk assessment on a construction site is based on the probability and consequences of the
accident. But due to the complexity of the construction processes, this new methodology for …