Risk Assessment in Construction
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 129, Issue 5
Abstract
This study is concerned with the assessment of risk for major construction activities. Risk has been defined as a measure of the probability, the severity, and the exposure of all hazards of an activity. A risk assessor model (RAM) was developed and computerized to determine the risk associated with a particular activity and the justification factor for a proposed remedy. Knowing the value of risk would help contractors identify the high risk of major construction activities and would enable them to allocate safety precautions in a more efficient manner.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 129 • Issue 5 • October 2003
Pages: 492 - 500
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Copyright © 2003 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Jul 23, 1999
Accepted: Aug 23, 2002
Published online: Sep 15, 2003
Published in print: Oct 2003
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