Mechanical Contracting Safety Issues
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 128, Issue 2
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is twofold: (1) to determine jobs/tasks associated with current injury, illness, and fatality trends in the mechanical contracting branches of the construction industry; and (2) to identify current safety practices associated with the reduction of risk of these injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. To achieve the project objectives, a survey was designed and sent to Michigan mechanical contractors. To design an adequate survey, the research team first collected background information using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics online database, published research, and contractor interviews. Fourteen of the 50 mechanical contracting surveys distributed were completed. The pilot study found eye injuries due to grinding and welding and upper extremity cuts due to sheet metal to be the most frequent mechanical contracting task/injury combination.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 128 • Issue 2 • April 2002
Pages: 186 - 193
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Copyright © 2002 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Feb 6, 2001
Accepted: Jun 20, 2001
Published online: Apr 1, 2002
Published in print: Apr 2002
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