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Gerassis, S, Martín, J E, García, J T, Saavedra, A and Taboada, J (2017) Bayesian Decision Tool for the Analysis of Occupational Accidents in the Construction of Embankments. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

Guo, B H W, Yiu, T W, González, V A and Goh, Y M (2017) Using a Pressure-State-Practice Model to Develop Safety Leading Indicators for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

Hanna, A S, Mikhail, G and Iskandar, K A (2017) State of Prefab Practice in the Electrical Construction Industry: Qualitative Assessment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

Kadry, M, Osman, H and Georgy, M (2017) Causes of Construction Delays in Countries with High Geopolitical Risks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

Kim, H, Ahn, C R and Yang, K (2017) Identifying Safety Hazards Using Collective Bodily Responses of Workers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

Love, P E D, Veli, S, Davis, P, Teo, P and Morrison, J (2017) {[}See the Difference{]} in a Precast Facility: Changing Mindsets with an Experiential Safety Program. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Incidents; Experiential learning; Safety; Precast yard; Developmental program; Coaching; Mindset; Labor and personnel issues;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001224
  • Abstract:
    The AU$8.3 billion Sydney Metro Northwest Rail Link is Australia’s largest public transport project and includes the construction of twin 15-km tunnels. A temporary precast facility was constructed to produce the wall-linings for the tunnels. The facility is operated 24 h a day from Monday to Friday and 12 h on Saturday with 100 workers. To enhance the safety performance within the facility, an experiential learning safety program referred to as See the Difference was implemented in conjunction with other safety interventions, although the program was the glue that held all initiatives together. This paper describes the safety program and examines its effectiveness and contribution it made toward reducing incidents and engendering teamwork within the temporary precast facility. It was observed that the See the Difference program had a positive influence on changing the mindset of the workforce from a fixed one to one of growth, which was developed through a process of coaching. The paper draws on actual practice and presents a novel approach to improving safety through the introduction of an experiential safety program. The case study offers a learning opportunity for other organizations that are confronted with implementing safety awareness programs, particularly for infrastructure transportation megaprojects.

Ng, A W Y and Chan, A H S (2017) Mental Models of Construction Workers for Safety-Sign Representation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

Olaniran, O J, Love, P E D, Edwards, D J, Olatunji, O and Matthews, J (2017) Chaos Theory: Implications for Cost Overrun Research in Hydrocarbon Megaprojects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

Park, J, Kim, K and Cho, Y K (2017) Framework of Automated Construction-Safety Monitoring Using Cloud-Enabled BIM and BLE Mobile Tracking Sensors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

Park, Y, Gwak, H and Lee, D (2017) Dozer Workability Estimation Method for Economic Dozing. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

Wang, C, Mohd-Rahim, F A, Chan, Y Y and Abdul-Rahman, H (2017) Fuzzy Mapping on Psychological Disorders in Construction Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

Zhong, Y, Ling, F Y Y and Wu, P (2017) Using Multiple Attribute Value Technique for the Selection of Structural Frame Material to Achieve Sustainability and Constructability. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).