Strategies for construction hazard recognition
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| RESEARCH GOALS This research study aimed to identify, develop, and measure the effectiveness of novel and robust hazard recognition strategies. To this end, a comprehensive list of potential hazard recognition methods were catalogued through a comprehensive literature search, assessment of construction safety documentation, and input from a panel of 14 construction safety domain experts. Subsequently, the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) was used to identify the three most promising strategies that can be feasibly tested with active crews. Then, the chosen strategies were further developed and tailored to the needs of the construction sector through brainstorming 4 sessions with the expert panel and questionnaire surveys. Once developed, these strategies were tested with active crew members using a multiple baseline testing approach. RESEARCH METHOD OVERVIEW The research study was segregated into four phases as shown in Figure 1. The complete study is schematically detailed in Figure 2. Figure 1: Phases of the study Phase 1: Selection of Potential Hazard Recognition Strategies The objective of this phase was to catalogue a comprehensive list of hazard recognition strategies that can improve situational awareness and the proportion of hazards identified and managed. In order to accomplish this, a review of relevant scholarly papers, professional reports, safety reports and other publications pertaining to manufacturing, chemical, aviation, and other industries was conducted. The initial list was then complemented by active brainstorming sessions with a panel of 14 construction safety domain experts. The expert panel used their collective experience to brainstorm potential new strategies that may transform the ways hazards are recognized and managed in practice. Team members were encouraged to think outside the box and devise new mechanisms, simulations, training, and activities for the purposes of hazard recognition. 5 Finally, in a two day face-to-face meeting with the expert panel, 3 highly effective hazard recognition strategies were shortlisted using the NGT (Nominal group technique) facilitated by pre-established selection criteria. In order to facilitate the efficient implementation of the nominal group technique, a Group Decision Support System (GDSS), Grouputer and a professional meeting facilitator was employed. Download 2.75 Mb. Share with your friends:
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