Evaluation of Construction Workforce Perception of Work Breaks While Performing in Cold Weather Conditions
Publication: Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction
Volume 16, Issue 1
Abstract
Construction workforce is constantly subjected to adverse weather conditions. They perform physically demanding activities despite exposure to unfavorable weather conditions, making them vulnerable to long-term health challenges. The lack of sufficient rest periods to recover when performing in such conditions makes them even more exhausted and fatigued, which also leads to risking the workplace safety. Thus, the aim of this study is to examine the various factors that lead workers for longer rest periods when performing in cold weather conditions. To accomplish this, a survey questionnaire was designed and disseminated to workers in the construction industry. The survey received 100 responses, and the collected data was used to develop a predictive model. The results indicated that manual dexterity, lack of efficient protective clothing and cold protection plan at the work site contribute significantly to the workers need for extended periods of rest. The findings of this research may aid employers in the construction industry create an effective cold weather work-rest schedule, as well as in understanding various health challenges construction workers experience in cold temperatures.
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Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction
Volume 16 • Issue 1 • February 2024
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Received: Jun 7, 2023
Accepted: Aug 27, 2023
Published online: Oct 6, 2023
Published in print: Feb 1, 2024
Discussion open until: Mar 6, 2024
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Business management
- Climates
- Cold region construction
- Construction engineering
- Construction industry
- Construction management
- Employees
- Employment
- Engineering fundamentals
- Environmental engineering
- Labor
- Measurement (by type)
- Meteorology
- Occupational safety
- Personnel management
- Practice and Profession
- Public administration
- Public health and safety
- Safety
- Special condition construction
- Temperature effects
- Temperature measurement
- Weather conditions
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