Hazard Mitigation Through Design

The intent of this article is to start a dialog for exploring the concepts of PtD as applied to the hazards in construction. This article summarizes the scope and potential impact the NIOSH PtD initiative could have on electrical safety for all crafts in construction work environments. Based on NIOS...

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Published in:IEEE industry applications magazine 2010-05, Vol.16 (3), p.17-22
Main Authors: Landis Floyd, H, Liggett, Danny P
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Construction industry
Electrical safety
Employment
Hazards
Injuries
Occupational hazards
Occupational safety
Process design
Technological innovation
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Summary:The intent of this article is to start a dialog for exploring the concepts of PtD as applied to the hazards in construction. This article summarizes the scope and potential impact the NIOSH PtD initiative could have on electrical safety for all crafts in construction work environments. Based on NIOSH analysis, the construction industry represents 7% of the U.S. workforce but accounts for 45 % of occupational fatalities due to electrical hazards in the workplace. This article summarizes the goals and offers input in developing digital object identifier 10.1109/MIAS.2010.936122 strategies to be apart of the PtD initiative. Practical examples are provided to further stimulate expansion of these concepts in construction work environments.
ISSN:1077-2618
1558-0598
DOI:10.1109/MIAS.2010.936122