scholarly journals BIM Approach in Construction Safety—A Case Study on Preventing Falls from Height

Buildings ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Fernanda Rodrigues ◽  
João Santos Baptista ◽  
Débora Pinto
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Construction Safety ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
Design Phase ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Safety Planning ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
Safety Measures

The construction industry has one of the highest occupational accident incidence rates among all economic sectors. Currently, building information modelling (BIM) appears to be a valuable tool for analysing occupational safety issues throughout the construction life cycle of projects, helping to avoid hazards and risks and, consequently, increasing safety. This work investigates BIM methodology and the application of related technologies for building safety planning and demonstrates the potential of this technology for the integrated implementation of safety measures during the design phase and construction site management. The first step consisted of a literature review on applying BIM-related technologies for safety in the design and planning phases. Following this, to show the potentialities of construction simulation, a case study based on BIM 4D to prevent falls from height was developed. With BIM 4D, it is possible to follow the construction process over time, giving the construction safety technicians, designers, supervisors and managers the capability to analyse, in each phase, the potential risks and identify which safety measures should be implemented. BIM can effectively integrate safety measures from the design phase to the construction and use phase and enable integrated safety planning within construction planning, leading to reliable safety management throughout the construction process.

scholarly journals BIM Approach in Construction Safety – A Case Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Rodrigues ◽  
J. Santos Baptista ◽  
Débora Pinto
Keyword(s):  
Construction Safety ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Occupational Accidents ◽  
Design Phase ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Safety Planning ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
Safety Measures

As is known, the construction industry has one of the highest occupational accidents incidence rates among all economic sectors. Currently, Building Information Modeling (BIM) appears as a tool that addresses occupational safety issues throughout the construction life cycle projects, avoiding hazards and risks and, consequently, increasing safety. This work investigates BIM methodology and related technologies application for building safety planning in construction and demonstrates the potential of this technology for the integrated implementation of safety measures during the design phase and the construction site management. The first step consisted of a literature review on the application of BIM in safety in the design and planning phases. Following, to show the potentialities of construction simulation, a case study based on BIM 4D to prevent falls from height was developed. With BIM 4D, it is possible to follow the construction process over time, giving the construction safety technicians’, designers, supervisors and managers the capability to analyse, in each phase, the potential risks and which safety measures should be implemented. BIM can effectively integrate safety measures from the design phase to the construction and use phase and do integrated safety planning within construction planning, leading to reliable safety management throughout the construction process.

Safety concerns in China’s construction industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-152
Author(s):  
Tang Zhongsheng ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Practical Importance ◽  
Method Comparison ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Construction Safety ◽  
Construction Site

Objective: To study the main problems of labor process safety in the construction industry drawing on the example of the construction of residential buildings. To identify the main factors affecting the construction safety conditions. To propose a new organizational structure for workforce to improve safety management at the construction site. Methods: Analysis, synthesis, statistical method, comparison method, and legal analysis method were applied. Results: It has been established that the growth rate of China’s construction sector surpasses its regulatory framework, which needs to be changed as soon as possible. The state needs to make a concerted effort to unify labor safety standards at construction sites. Five factors were identified that affect the safety conditions during the construction of a residential building: human, construction equipment, environment, construction management and technical. As a result of the study, a new organizational structure for the working personnel has been proposed, based on strengthening supervision both by the management and among the workers in order to change safety conditions management at the construction site. A detailed analysis of the incidents that occurred in 2018 made it possible to identify the most frequent accidents related to construction safety, as well as their types. Construction failures are mainly attributed to management rather than technical aspects. Practical importance: The results obtained can become the basis for further research on occupational safety in China’s construction industry, training and lecture materials. The proposed organizational structure of the working personnel will enable construction companies to carry out construction projects most efficiently while observing all labor protection standards. It is necessary to update the legal framework in the field of working conditions safety.

scholarly journals Developing Workshop Safety Management Skills for Kyambogo University Mechanical Production Engineering Students in Uganda

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-122
Author(s):  
Peter Agole ◽  
Wilson Okaka
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Students ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Occupational Hazards ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Production Engineering ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Awareness Campaigns

Effective workshop management skills are vital for the occupational safety of the students, lecturers, instructors, support staff, or technicians who use mechanical production or manufacturing workshops at universities. The main purpose of the paper is to examine the status of the undergraduate university students’ skills practice in safety management in the engineering educational workshops assess the common occupational hazards and risks in the workshops, and explain the prospects of promoting occupational safety standards. The paper was informed by a recent study that was done in Kyambogo University, Uganda with a focus on employable skills outputs. The paper objectives were to identify the safety measures to be used in skills practice, design precautionary signs for skills practice, implement safety measures for skills practice in the department of mechanical production Engineering. In the study, a descriptive research design was used, where both qualitative and quantitative research methods were used. The total number of respondents who participated in the study was 30. The respondents included the head of the department, lecturers, students, technicians from the Mechanical Production Engineering Department of Kyambogo University. Data were collected from respondents through the use of questionnaires and interview guides. Data were analyzed and presented using tables and then descriptions were done using percentages. The findings revealed the following occupational hazards and risks, physical hazard, ergonomic hazards, chemical hazards, psychological hazards, and biological hazards. The study also revealed that accidents always occurred in the department of mechanical and production workshops. The major causes of the accidents were due to lack of knowledge or skills, safety policy gears, carelessness, safety protective wears, proper storage of materials, and instructions’ manuals or guidelines. In addition, there are problems of lack of modern tools, digital technology, good supervision, adequate space, and awareness of the ICT led safety systems. The cost-cutting strategies for workshop safety management were warning signs, alerts, and clear labels, use of protective gear, providing first aid kits, vocationalised training, and awareness campaigns on occupation safety. There is a need for routine monitoring, renovations, replacing obsolete machines, safety tags, fire drills, industry-university benchmarking, or industrial placements

scholarly journals Research on safety management of engineering construction

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Le Yang ◽  
Haifeng Zhang ◽  
Suran Zhao ◽  
Yulin Hu ◽  
Zhiyin He
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Construction Safety ◽  
Management Problem ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Engineering Construction ◽  
Safety Technology ◽  
Rapid Economic Growth ◽  
Project Construction ◽  
Construction Safety Management

The rapid economic growth in China has promoted the development of all walks of life. The most prominent is the construction industry. The safety management of the project construction during the construction process is very important. If there is a safety problem in construction, it will not only affect the progress of the construction, but serious loss of people and property will occur. Therefore, we should pay more attention to the safety management of the construction. Therefore, we should strengthen the management of safety management and improve the prevention of safety technology. Only under the premise of safety can the progress of the construction work be normal and the requirements of the project before the design are reached. Today we are in the engineering construction safety management problem is analyzed, and the problems of construction safety management is put forward rationalization proposals, prevent the occurrence of all kinds of problems in the engineering construction, to ensure security in project construction. 

Analysis of Construction Safety Features and Assurance Measures for the Runway Expansion Project in Qingyang Airport

2012 ◽  
Vol 193-194 ◽  
pp. 1143-1147
Author(s):  
Bao Hua Shi ◽  
Wei Ren ◽  
Wen Pu Ning ◽  
Hui Feng ◽  
Long Hua Cai
Keyword(s):  
Safety Management ◽  
Construction Safety ◽  
Regulatory Agencies ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Construction Time ◽  
Construction Machinery ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Project Construction ◽  
Safety Features ◽  
Safety Investment

In order to ensure the safety of the runway expansion project in Qingyang airport, the paper conduct an in-depth analysis of construction safety features from the aspects of construction machinery and equipment, intercrossed construction, the construction team, the surrounding environment, and the construction time limit. First of all, measures are taken in terms of the safety regulatory agencies, the responsibility realization, related management systems, safety publicity, and three-level education. Then further measures are taken from the aspects of safety investment, safety facilities, hazardous source identification, and on-site safety management. These measures work together to make the whole project construction process without any security accidents and realize the intended goal.

scholarly journals Towards Effective Safety Cost Budgeting for Apartment Construction: A Case Study of Occupational Safety and Health Expenses in South Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1335
Author(s):  
Kanghyeok Yang ◽  
Kiltae Kim ◽  
Seongseok Go
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Occupational Injuries ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Occupational Accidents ◽  
Accident Risk ◽  
Safety And Health

The construction industry has experienced a lot of occupational accidents, and construction work is considered one of the most dangerous occupations. In order to reduce the number of occupational injuries from construction, the South Korean government legislated the occupational safety and health expense law, requiring companies to reserve a reasonable budget for safety management activities when budgeting for construction projects. However, safety budgets have not been spent based on the risk of accidents, and a large amount of the safety budget is spent either in the beginning or late stages of construction projects. Various accident risk factors, such as activity types, previous accident records, and the number of workers on a construction site, need to be considered when determining the safety budget. To solve such problems, this study investigated the expenditure trends of occupational safety and health expenses for 10 apartment construction projects in South Korea. This study also proposed an accident risk index that can be incorporated with the project costs, schedule, the number of workers, and historical accident records when budgeting for the safety costs. The results from the case study illustrate the limitations of the current planning strategy for safety expenditures and demonstrate the need for effective safety budgeting for accident prevention. The proposed safety cost expenditure guideline helps safety practitioners when budgeting for the occupational safety and health expenses while considering accident risk and the characteristics of safety cost expenditures in practice. The outcome of this research will contribute to the development of regulations for the budgeting of safety costs and help to prevent occupational injuries by providing a reasonable budget for safety management activities in an apartment construction project.

scholarly journals Research on safety management of engineering construction

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Le Yang ◽  
Haifeng Zhang ◽  
Suran Zhao ◽  
Yulin Hu ◽  
Zhiyin He
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Construction Safety ◽  
Management Problem ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Engineering Construction ◽  
Safety Technology ◽  
Rapid Economic Growth ◽  
Project Construction ◽  
Construction Safety Management

The rapid economic growth in China has promoted the development of all walks of life. The most prominent is the construction industry. The safety management of the project construction during the construction process is very important. If there is a safety problem in construction, it will not only affect the progress of the construction, but serious loss of people and property will occur. Therefore, we should pay more attention to the safety management of the construction. Therefore, we should strengthen the management of safety management and improve the prevention of safety technology. Only under the premise of safety can the progress of the construction work be normal and the requirements of the project before the design are reached. Today we are in the engineering construction safety management problem is analyzed, and the problems of construction safety management is put forward rationalization proposals, prevent the occurrence of all kinds of problems in the engineering construction, to ensure security in project construction. 

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