Construction Site Safety Roles
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 128, Issue 3
Abstract
A survey of design engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors indicates there is not uniform agreement on the site safety responsibilities that should be assumed by each of these groups. Possible explanations for this lack of shared expectations regarding site safety roles are discussed. It is suggested that specific site safety responsibilities be assigned on future projects based on each group’s ability to control the factors needed to prevent eight root causes of construction accidents.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 128 • Issue 3 • June 2002
Pages: 203 - 210
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Copyright © 2002 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Jan 16, 2001
Accepted: Apr 17, 2001
Published online: May 15, 2002
Published in print: Jun 2002
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