Safety assessment in design and preparation phase

This article describes a model and a case to assist designers in construction industry. Using the presented model it is possible to make decisions based upon risk during execution phase. The case itself is a comparison between two floors in an office building. The case shows that it is possible to r...

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Published in:Safety science 2008-02, Vol.46 (2), p.272-281
Main Authors: Frijters, Adri C.P., Swuste, Paul H.J.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Construction industry
Design phase
Designers
Directive 92/57 EEC
Environment. Living conditions
Housing. Living conditions
Medical sciences
Preparation phase risk assessment
Public health. Hygiene
Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine
S&H plan
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Summary:This article describes a model and a case to assist designers in construction industry. Using the presented model it is possible to make decisions based upon risk during execution phase. The case itself is a comparison between two floors in an office building. The case shows that it is possible to reduce risk and possible accidents by making an risk assessment in design phase and preparation phase.
ISSN:0925-7535
1879-1042
DOI:10.1016/j.ssci.2007.06.032