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Bogus, S M, Molenaar, K R and Diekmann, J E (2005) Concurrent Engineering Approach to Reducing Design Delivery Time. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1179–85.
Carr, P G (2005) Investigation of Bid Price Competition Measured through Prebid Project Estimates, Actual Bid Prices, and Number of Bidders. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1165–72.
El-Diraby, T E and Wang, B (2005) E-Society Portal: Integrating Urban Highway Construction Projects into the Knowledge City. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1196–211.
El-Rayes, K and Khalafallah, A (2005) Trade-off between Safety and Cost in Planning Construction Site Layouts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1186–95.
Fredericks, T K, Abudayyeh, O, Choi, S D, Wiersma, M and Charles, M (2005) Occupational Injuries and Fatalities in the Roofing Contracting Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1233–40.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Roofs; Construction management; Safety; Construction sites; Accidents; Injuries; Fatalities; Occupational Safety and Health Administration;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2005)131:11(1233)
- Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is twofold: (1) to determine jobs/tasks associated with current injury, illness, and fatality trends in the roofing industry; and (2) to identify current safety practices associated with the prevention of these illnesses, injuries, and fatalities. In order to achieve the project objectives, a survey was designed and sent to Michigan roofing contractors. To design an adequate survey, the research team first collected background information using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics online database, published research, and contractor interviews. Of the 48 roofing companies asked to participate, 24 completed the survey. The survey results indicated that hand and finger injuries due to cutting operations and back injuries due to the manual handling of heavy and bulky materials to be the most frequent roofing contracting task/injury combination. Falls from elevations as well as on the same level typically occurred when carrying heavy and bulky materials such as bundles of shingles on slippery and inclined walking/working surfaces. These findings from this study may assist safety professionals in the construction industry in making effective changes for improving safety and productivity.
Hanna, A S, Menches, C L, Sullivan, K T and Sargent, J R (2005) Factors Affecting Absenteeism in Electrical Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1212–8.
Ibbs, W (2005) Impact of Change’s Timing on Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1219–23.
Jin, X and Yng Ling, F Y (2005) Model for Fostering Trust and Building Relationships in China’s Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1224–32.
Kim, Y, Kim, K and Shin, D (2005) Delay Analysis Method Using Delay Section. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1155–64.
Lee, H, Ryu, H, Yu, J and Kim, J (2005) Method for Calculating Schedule Delay Considering Lost Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1147–54.
Nassar, K M, Nassar, W M and Hegab, M Y (2005) Evaluating Cost Overruns of Asphalt Paving Project Using Statistical Process Control Methods. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1173–8.
Pheng, L S and Tan, J H (2005) Integrating {[}ISO 9001{]} Quality Management System and {[}ISO 14001{]} Environmental Management System for Contractors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(11), 1241–4.