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Lessons from implementation of Key Technological Developments to improve occupational safety and health processes in a complex UK-based construction project

Tender, Manuel , Fuller, Paul , Vaughan, Alex , Long, Marc , Couto, João Pedro , Damien, Peter , Chow, Vivien , et al
ISLA — Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia
IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, Volume 1101, Issue 9, 01 11 2022
DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/1101/9/092016 Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/1822/87041

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Abstract
Abstract The use of new Key Technological Developments to transform the way Occupational Safety and Health is managed is now becoming a viable option for contractors to consider. These developments can be used to modify the traditional approaches to Occupational Safety and Health to minimize the risks and costs associated with accidents at work and occupational diseases. The research reported in this paper aims to examine the benefits, barriers and challenges associated with the introduction of new digital information technologies in Occupational Safety and Health settings. A longitudinal case study of a complex construction project based in the United Kingdom is reported, which will be used to identify practical solutions and guidelines that can assist organisations in the adoption of these technologies. The lessons learned, both positive and negative, from this project are shared to provide valuable insights to the wider construction industry. The main focus is in the following areas: training; risks identification; site planning. The results of the study can be used to optimise how Health and Safety risks are managed in non-United Kingdom construction projects. The main benefits from this is the resulting productivity gains which can improve project outcomes significantly.

Keywords

#Occupational health and safety #construction industry #digital information technology #technology adoption #health and safety risk management #risk identification #site planning #safety training #accident prevention #occupational diseases #productivity improvement #Occupational safety and health #Productivity #Work (physics) #Risk analysis (engineering) #Key (lock) #business

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Publication Type Journal article
Publication Year 2022
Journal / Conference / Work IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
ISSN 1755-1307
Volume / Issue Vol. 1101 (9)
Pagination 92016
Publication Status Published
Scopus Indexing Indexed source (via SCImago)

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Firmino Oliveira da Silva
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