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Chan, W, Chua, D K H and Kannan, G (1996) Construction Resource Scheduling with Genetic Algorithms . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 125–32.
Dozzi, S P, AbouRizk, S M and Schroeder, S L (1996) Utility-Theory Model for Bid Markup Decisions . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 119–24.
Elazouni, A M and Basha, I M (1996) Evaluating the Performance of Construction Equipment Operators in Egypt . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 109–14.
Everett, J G and Frank, P B (1996) Costs of Accidents and Injuries to the Construction Industry . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 158–64.
Everett, J G and Saito, H (1996) Construction Automation: Demands and Satisfiers in the United States and Japan . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 147–51.
Farmer, I W (1996) Performance of Chain Trenchers in Mixed Ground . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 115–8.
Hinze, J and Bren, D (1996) Analysis of Fatalities and Injuries Due to Powerline Contacts . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 177–82.
- Type: Journal Article
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- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1996)122:2(177)
- Abstract:
Since many construction worker fatalities and injuries are the result of contacts with overhead powerlines, a detailed investigation was conducted on approximately 500 powerline accidents. The objective was to learn more about the conditions and circumstances surrounding these accidents. Because nearly 60% of the accidents involve equipment, these types of accidents were examined in greater depth. Cranes and boom trucks are most frequently involved in equipment powerline contacts. Most equipment contacts are with the boom or the load line. Carrying or handling metallic items, especially aluminum ladders, are the cause of many nonequipment-related fatalities. Human contacts most frequently occur with the hands. The ages of workers killed in powerline contacts are generally in the range of 20–29 years. These contacts when considered by the hour of their occurrence in the day are similar to the pattern observed in other construction accidents. The occurrence of these contacts by the month of the year show an unusual peak in October, a phenomenon that is not explained by the data.
Hinze, J and Nelson, A (1996) Enhancing Performance of Soundless Chemical Demolition Agents . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 193–5.
Navon, R, Rubinovitz, Y and Coffler, M (1996) Fully Automated Rebar CAD/CAM System: Economic Evaluation and Field Implementation . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 101–8.
Paek, J H and Ock, J H (1996) Innovative Building Construction Technique: Modified Up/Down Method . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 141–6.
Pocock, J B, Hyun, C T, Liu, L Y and Kim, M K (1996) Relationship between Project Interaction and Performance Indicators . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 165–76.
Russell, J S and Zhai, H (1996) Predicting Contractor Failure Using Stochastic Dynamics of Economic and Financial Variables . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 183–91.
Warszawski, A (1996) Strategic Planning in Construction Companies . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 133–40.
Wolters, R S and Burleson, R C (1996) Merit Shop Recruitment and Selection Practices in Alabama . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(02), 152–7.