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Abdel-Monem, M and Hegazy, T (2013) Enhancing Construction As-Built Documentation Using Interactive Voice Response. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(07), 895–8.

Aljassmi, H and Han, S (2013) Analysis of Causes of Construction Defects Using Fault Trees and Risk Importance Measures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(07), 870–80.

Chen, L and Fong, P S W (2013) Visualizing Evolution of Knowledge Management Capability in Construction Firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(07), 839–51.

Chen, Q and Jin, R (2013) Multilevel Safety Culture and Climate Survey for Assessing New Safety Program. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(07), 805–17.

Chi, S, Han, S and Kim, D Y (2013) Relationship between Unsafe Working Conditions and Workers’ Behavior and Impact of Working Conditions on Injury Severity in U.S. Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(07), 826–38.

Dai, F and Lu, M (2013) Three-Dimensional Modeling of Site Elements by Analytically Processing Image Data Contained in Site Photos. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(07), 881–94.

El-Abbasy, M S, Zayed, T, Ahmed, M, Alzraiee, H and Abouhamad, M (2013) Contractor Selection Model for Highway Projects Using Integrated Simulation and Analytic Network Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(07), 755–67.

El-Diraby, T E (2013) Domain Ontology for Construction Knowledge. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(07), 768–84.

Hare, B, Cameron, I, Real, K J and Maloney, W F (2013) Exploratory Case Study of Pictorial Aids for Communicating Health and Safety for Migrant Construction Workers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(07), 818–25.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Safety; Communication; Construction management; Case studies; Occupational health; Safety; Communication; Migrant; Pictograms;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000658
  • Abstract:
    Approximately 8% of UK construction workers are from overseas. Migrant workers face several barriers, including language and communication difficulties, which have obvious implications for the management of health and safety (H&S). This paper examines the effectiveness of pictorial aids for communicating hazards and controls to migrant workers on construction sites. A lexicon of critical H&S terms was developed through content analysis of worker induction guidance. A pictorial inventory of images was developed, tailored to the lexicon. The images were tested for comprehension among 50 migrant workers. A threshold of 85% correct interpretations of each image was set. 23 images failed and were altered before retesting to satisfactory levels. Workers from European countries identified more images correctly than workers of African and Indian origin. Workers with less than 5 years’ experience scored lower than more experienced workers. Pictorial aids can communicate simple hazards and controls. Cultural differences may distort comprehension. Images should supplement existing communication methods, not substitute them.

Liu, Y S, Zhao, X F and Liao, Y P (2013) Market Structure, Ownership Structure, and Performance of China’s Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(07), 852–7.

Migliaccio, G C, Guindani, M, D’Incognito, M and Zhang, L (2013) Empirical Assessment of Spatial Prediction Methods for Location Cost-Adjustment Factors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(07), 858–69.

Rezazadeh Azar, E, Dickinson, S and McCabe, B (2013) Server-Customer Interaction Tracker: Computer Vision–Based System to Estimate Dirt-Loading Cycles. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(07), 785–94.

Zhang, L, He, J and Zhou, S (2013) Sharing Tacit Knowledge for Integrated Project Team Flexibility: Case Study of Integrated Project Delivery. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(07), 795–804.