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Albert, A, Hallowell, M R, Kleiner, B, Chen, A and Golparvar-Fard, M (2014) Enhancing Construction Hazard Recognition with High-Fidelity Augmented Virtuality. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(07).

Azambuja, M M, Ponticelli, S and O’Brien, W J (2014) Strategic procurement practices for the industrial supply chain. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(07), 06014005.

Choudhry, R M, Aslam, M A, Hinze, J W and Arain, F M (2014) Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis of Bridge Construction in Pakistan: Establishing Risk Guidelines. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(07).

Doloi, H (2014) Rationalizing the Implementation of Web-Based Project Management Systems in Construction Projects Using PLS-SEM. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(07).

Edwards, D J and Holt, G D (2014) Antecedents of Health and Safety Issues Relating to Plant Trailer Wheels. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(07).

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Safety; Construction management; Costs; Occupational health; Vehicles; Workplace safety; Plant trailers; Transport; Risks; Guidance; Business costs; Organizational issues;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000869
  • Abstract:
    Wheel detachment from plant trailers used on public highways represents a significant health and safety hazard and major financial risk, especially for construction and utility companies that rely on these type of trailers to transport machinery such as miniexcavators or road rollers. This study uncovers the antecedents of plant trailer wheel detachment and suggests pragmatic guidance for mitigating this risk. A case study using elements of action research studies the problem in the field through direct observation and stakeholder interviews. Analysis of resulting qualitative data conceptualizes antecedents on which guidance is formulated. Risks are found to result from a combination of physical failure underpinned by inadequate human interventions and poor risk management. The primary contributions of the study are that it describes entirely novel research on trailer wheel detachment, produces new safety guidance for businesses and practitioners that operate plant trailers, and resultantly contributes to lowering the risks identified.

Jin, R, Han, S, Hyun, C and Kim, J (2014) Improving Accuracy of Early Stage Cost Estimation by Revising Categorical Variables in a Case-Based Reasoning Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(07).

Kim, B and Kim, H (2014) Sensitivity of Earned Value Schedule Forecasting to S-Curve Patterns. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(07).

Nguyen, L D, Nguyen, T K N, Tran, D Q and Villiers, C (2014) Productivity in Daytime and Nighttime Construction of Urban Sewer Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(07).

Sing, C P, Love, P E D, Fung, I W H and Edwards, D J (2014) Personality and Occupational Accidents: Bar Benders in Guangdong Province, Shenzhen, China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(07).

Su, X and Cai, H (2014) Life Cycle Approach to Construction Workspace Modeling and Planning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(07).

Tang, Y, Liu, R and Sun, Q (2014) Two-Stage Scheduling Model for Resource Leveling of Linear Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(07).