Tradesmen Involvement in Health and Safety
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 133, Issue 4
Abstract
Craftsmen performing construction work are in the best position to determine how a job should be performed safely. They should be involved in planning the safe execution of the work. Involvement will be a function of opportunity, capability, and motivation. A survey of contractor management personnel and craftsmen was conducted to assess their perceptions of these variables. A simulated planning exercise was conducted to assess craftsmen’s capabilities, in terms of knowledge, of construction tasks and risks. Craftsmen were found to be capable, but inexperienced in reducing their knowledge to writing. Questioning uncovered the depth of their knowledge. Craftsmen perceive themselves as capable and motivated and seek the opportunity to be involved in planning for health and safety.
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Acknowledgments
The writer gratefully acknowledges the support of the United Kingdom’s Engineering Physical Science Research Centre, which provided financial support for this work through Grant (GR/S25494/01) and contractors, management personnel, and tradesmen who participated.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 133 • Issue 4 • April 2007
Pages: 297 - 305
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© 2007 ASCE.
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Received: Oct 4, 2005
Accepted: Mar 24, 2006
Published online: Apr 1, 2007
Published in print: Apr 2007
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