Classification of construction hazards for a universal hazard identification methodology

Scientific paper - Original scientific paper

• Author: Matej Mihić
• Author's institution: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Civil Engineering
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: TECHNICAL SCIENCES; Civil Engineering; Construction Organization and Technology

Abstract (english)

Hazard identification in the construction industry is subject to a larger number of variables and unknowns than in other manufacturing industries making the hazard identification process more difficult and resulting in many injuries and fatalities. Moreover, previous research identified a research gap with regards to a universal hazard identifica-tion method. The results presented in this paper are a prerequisite for the development of such a method. Specifically, this paper proposes a novel classification of hazards in order to enable a more accurate hazard identification process which can take all possible hazards into consideration. Based on the theoretical framework, three hazard types are proposed in the research: self-induced hazards, peer-induced hazards, and global hazards. This classification is based on who is the source (who causes) the hazards in relation to who is affected by the hazards. Such classification was not identified in previous literature. This research also has practical implications. Such classification of hazards may influence safety experts to more actively focus on peer-induced hazards which are the hardest to identify. Finally, the outputs of the entire research should enable a more accurate and comprehensive hazard identification resulting in reduced injury and fatality rates in the con-struction industry.

• Keywords (english): health and safety, construction hazards, hazard identification, hazard classification, self-induced hazards, peer-induced hazards, global hazards
• Language: english
• Publication type: Scientific paper - Original scientific paper
• Publication status: Published
• Peer review: Peer review - international
• Publication version: Published version
• Journal title: Journal of Civil Engineering and Management
• Numbering: vol. 26, no. 2, pp. 147-159
• p-ISSN: 1392-3730
• e-ISSN: 1822-3605
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.3846/jcem.2020.11932
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:237:954625
• Publication: 2020
• Type of resource: Text
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2024-09-04 09:25:41