Predictive Tool for Estimating Accident Risk
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 129, Issue 4
Abstract
This paper presents a predictive tool that uses safety factors to estimate accident risk for processes commonly employed on construction sites. The tool is demonstrated in the context of the utility-trenching process. Based on expert surveys, preplanning, supervision, and training are identified as critical safety factors needed to predict accident risk when evaluating safety performance related to trenching operations. Preplanning has a greater impact on excavation tasks than supervision and training, while conversely, supervision and training are more important during the pipe installation phase of trenching operations.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 129 • Issue 4 • August 2003
Pages: 431 - 436
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Copyright © 2003 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Sep 4, 2001
Accepted: Jun 17, 2002
Published online: Jul 15, 2003
Published in print: Aug 2003
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