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Cleveland, T G and Fashokun, A (2006) Construction-Associated Solids Loads with a Temporary Sediment Control BMP. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1122–5.

Doğan, S Z, Arditi, D and Günaydın, H M (2006) Determining Attribute Weights in a CBR Model for Early Cost Prediction of Structural Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1092–8.

Kassab, M, Hipel, K and Hegazy, T (2006) Conflict Resolution in Construction Disputes Using the Graph Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1043–52.

Lapinski, A R, Horman, M J and Riley, D R (2006) Lean Processes for Sustainable Project Delivery. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1083–91.

Na, L J, Ofori, G and Park, M (2006) Stimulating Construction Innovation in Singapore through the National System of Innovation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1069–82.

Perng, Y, Juan, Y and Chien, S (2006) Exploring the Bidding Situation for Economically Most Advantageous Tender Projects Using a Bidding Game. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1037–42.

Spielholz, P, Davis, G and Griffith, J (2006) Physical Risk Factors and Controls for Musculoskeletal Disorders in Construction Trades. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1059–68.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Occupational safety; Safety programs; Injuries; Accidents; Construction industry; Cost control;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2006)132:10(1059)
  • Abstract:
    Adoption of the Washington State Ergonomics Rule in 2000 initiated seven different demonstration projects in nine high-risk construction trades. The Ergonomics Rule was repealed in 2003, however valuable cooperative field research was conducted in construction prior to rule dissolution. This paper presents summaries and results of each project with the aim of providing the results to construction professionals and researchers seeking to identify and reduce injury risks and building costs. The projects were organized independently but each with the specific aims of conducting work in conjunction with industry, identifying “hazard zone” risk factors as defined by the rule, and identifying feasible solutions in agreement with company partners to mitigate these risk factors. Musculoskeletal injury risk factors were evaluated by ergonomist field observation and working group analysis. Solutions were developed through field work and consensus agreement with industry and labor representatives. Identified injury risk factors and technically feasible interventions are presented for the following trades: Roofing, residential framing, residential carpet and floor installation, commercial carpentry, commercial laborers, commercial concrete reinforcement, commercial concrete finishing, drywalling, and masonry.

Srour, I M, Haas, C T and Borcherding, J D (2006) What Does the Construction Industry Value in Its Workers?. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1053–8.

Tang, C M, Leung, A Y and Lam, K C (2006) Entropy Application to Improve Construction Finance Decisions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1099–113.

Yiu, T W, Cheung, S O and Mok, F M (2006) Logistic Likelihood Analysis of Mediation Outcomes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1026–36.

Yu, J, Lee, H and Kim, W (2006) Evaluation Model for Information Systems Benefits in Construction Management Processes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1114–21.