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Ahmed, S M, Yaris, C, Farooqui, R U and Saqib, M (2014) Key attributes and skills for curriculum improvement for undergraduate construction management programs. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 10(04), 240-54.
Bilbo, D, Bigelow, B F, Rybkowski, Z and Kamranzadeh, A (2014) Effects of family-related factors on female project managers' salaries in the construction industry in the United States. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 10(04), 255-67.
Cakan, H, Kazan, E and Usmen, M (2014) Investigation of factors contributing to fatal and non-fatal roofer fall accidents. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 10(04), 300-17.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: project management; safety management; quantitative research; roofer falls; falls; fatalities; mathematical models; discriminant analysis; occupational accidents; risk factors
- ISBN/ISSN: 1557-8771
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/15578771.2013.868843
- Abstract:
Roofers continue to suffer frequent fall-related injuries and fatalities. The objectives of this research were (a) identifying the factors affecting roofer fall accidents; (b) investigating the frequency distributions of these factors; (c) examining the relationships between the factors; and (d) developing a statistical model for fatal and nonfatal fall outcomes. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) accident data was analyzed using categorical variables. After establishing data demographics, cross-tabulation analysis was performed to determine factor relationships, and logistic regression modeling was done to predict accident outcomes using degree of injury as a dependent variable and the significant factors from cross-tabulation as independent variables. It was found that roofers most frequently experienced falls while working in smaller alteration/rehabilitation projects and at heights below 20 feet. Unguarded/improperly secured platforms, walkways, openings, edges and ladders, misjudgment of hazardous situation, and improper choice of equipment/process came out to be significant contributing factors. It was observed that the odds of fatality decreased when roofers were provided OSHA-compliant fall protection systems; used these systems; and received fall protection training per OSHA requirements. The model developed and validated in this study successfully predicted the fall accident outcomes in terms of fatality and nonfatal injury.;Roofers continue to suffer frequent fall-related injuries and fatalities. The objectives of this research were (a) identifying the factors affecting roofer fall accidents; (b) investigating the frequency distributions of these factors; (c) examining the relationships between the factors; and (d) developing a statistical model for fatal and nonfatal fall outcomes. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) accident data was analyzed using categorical variables. After establishing data demographics, cross-tabulation analysis was performed to determine factor relationships, and logistic regression modeling was done to predict accident outcomes using degree of injury as a dependent variable and the significant factors from cross-tabulation as independent variables. It was found that roofers most frequently experienced falls while working in smaller alteration/rehabilitation projects and at heights below 20 feet. Unguarded/improperly secured platforms, walkways, openings, edges and ladders, misjudgment of hazardous situation, and improper choice of equipment/process came out to be significant contributing factors. It was observed that the odds of fatality decreased when roofers were provided OSHA-compliant fall protection systems; used these systems; and received fall protection training per OSHA requirements. The model developed and validated in this study successfully predicted the fall accident outcomes in terms of fatality and nonfatal injury.;
Cao, D and Wang, G (2014) Contractor-subcontractor relationships with the implementation of emerging interorganizational technologies: Roles of cross-project learning and pre-contractual opportunism. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 10(04), 268-84.
Ghosh, S (2014) Does formal daily huddle meetings improve safety awareness?. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 10(04), 285-99.