Occupational safety in the construction industry
A journal of Prevention, Assessment and rehabilitation
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10.3233/WOR-192976Keyword: Engineering and Technology,
Mechanical Engineering,
Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics,
Teknik och teknologier,
Maskinteknik,
Produktionsteknik, arbetsvetenskap och ergonomi,
Accidents,
Risk management,
Safety design,
Technical solutions,
Safety interventions and prevention,
Arbetsvetenskap,
Human Work SciencesPublication year: 2019Relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
The SDG label(s) above have been assigned by OSDG.aiAbstract: BACKGROUND
The paper is a research review focusing on occupational safety in the construction industry.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose is to present research that highlights the areas of occupational safety and risks and to identify areas where research is lacking.
METHODS
326 articles from scientific journals, mainly covering the construction industry in Europe, Canada, USA, Australia and Japan have been studied. The findings are presented under 11 categories: accident statistics; individual factors; legislation and regulations; ethical considerations; risk management; leadership, management, organization; competence; safety design; cost-benefit calculations; programs and models; and technical solutions.
RESULTS
The research is dominated by initiatives from researchers and government authorities, while the construction industry only appears as the object for the research. There is a scarcity of research on integrated systems encompassing subcontractors, as well as a lack of research with sociological perspectives on accidents. Furthermore, only a few studies have applied a gender perspective on safety in construction, i.e. there is a need of further research in this particular area.
CONCLUSIONS
A range of initiatives have been taken to increase safety in the construction industry and the initiatives are mainly reported to be successful. There are some cultural differences, but basically researchers present similar results regardless of country.
Authors
Jan Johansson
Luleå tekniska universitet; Människa och teknik
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Leif Berglund
Luleå tekniska universitet; Människa och teknik
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Maria Johansson
Luleå tekniska universitet; Människa och teknik
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Magnus Nygren
Luleå tekniska universitet; Människa och teknik
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Kjell Rask
Luleå tekniska universitet; Människa och teknik
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Björn Samuelson
Luleå tekniska universitet; Människa och teknik
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Magnus Stenberg
Luleå tekniska universitet; Människa och teknik
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abstract: BACKGROUND
The paper is a research review focusing on occupational safety in the construction industry.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose is to present research that highlights the areas of occupational safety and risks and to identify areas where research is lacking.
METHODS
326 articles from scientific journals mainly covering the construction industry in Europe Canada USA Australia and Japan have been studied. The findings are presented under 11 categories: accident statistics; individual factors; legislation and regulations; ethical considerations; risk management; leadership management organization; competence; safety design; cost-benefit calculations; programs and models; and technical solutions.
RESULTS
The research is dominated by initiatives from researchers and government authorities while the construction industry only appears as the object for the research. There is a scarcity of research on integrated systems encompassing subcontractors as well as a lack of research with sociological perspectives on accidents. Furthermore only a few studies have applied a gender perspective on safety in construction i.e. there is a need of further research in this particular area.
CONCLUSIONS
A range of initiatives have been taken to increase safety in the construction industry and the initiatives are mainly reported to be successful. There are some cultural differences but basically researchers present similar results regardless of country.
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