Abstract:
Construction projects are dynamic. They are characterized by many unique factors such
as frequent work team rotations, exposure to weather conditions, high proportions of
unskilled and temporary workers. Construction sites, unlike other production facilities,
undergo changes in topography, topology and work conditions throughout the duration
of the projects. These features make managing construction site-safety more difficult
than managing safety in manufacturing plants. Particularly in construction, a different
approach is needed to identify hazards and risks, increase safety and prevent accidents.
Construction Health Safety and Environment Plan (HSE) Plan should comply with the
regulations under Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Emergency
Response. And address unforeseeable activities associated with the site work activities,
establishing personnel protection standards and mandatory safety practices and
procedures. Additionally, it should assign responsibilities, establish standard operating
procedures and identify potential hazards and risks.
The specialized method –used to identify potential hazards and risks- presented here is
called ‘Job Hazard Analysis’ (JHA). It is tailored to collect detailed information about
any specific set of construction methods, and its end product is a database of the
likelihood of occurrence of loss-of-control events. The database is suitable for use with
contextual information about any individual construction project to evaluate the
likelihood of exposure to various accident scenarios that can arise through the
execution of the project.
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