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Bamana, F, Lehoux, N and Cloutier, C (2019) Simulation of a Construction Project: Assessing Impact of Just-in-Time and Lean Principles. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).
Cai, J, Li, S and Cai, H (2019) Empirical Analysis of Capital Structure Determinants in Infrastructure Projects under Public–Private Partnerships. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).
Ercan, T (2019) New Three-Part Model of Innovation Activity in Construction Companies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).
Firouzi, A and Vahdatmanesh, M (2019) Applicability of Financial Derivatives for Hedging Material Price Risk in Highway Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).
Hussain, S, FangWei, Z and Ali, Z (2019) Examining Influence of Construction Projects’ Quality Factors on Client Satisfaction Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).
Lee, J, Park, M, Lee, H and Hyun, H (2019) Classification of Modular Building Construction Projects Based on Schedule-Driven Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).
Lestari, R I, Guo, B H W and Goh, Y M (2019) Causes, Solutions, and Adoption Barriers of Falls from Roofs in the Singapore Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Construction safety; Fall from height; Roof safety; Solution adoption; Singapore;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001649
- Abstract:
Fall from roof (FFR) has been a perennial problem in the construction industry. It has been one of the leading sources of injuries and accidents in many countries. The objectives of this paper are to (1) investigate the causes of fall from roof; (2) identify control measures to roof safety that are being used in the Singapore construction industry; (3) evaluate these controls based on specific working on roof scenarios; and (4) investigate factors that influence the adoption of these solutions. Eleven semi-structured interviews were conducted with experienced practitioners in the Singapore construction industry. In addition, two focus group discussions were conducted to discuss fall protection solutions for six critical and common working on roof scenarios identified during the interviews. Results suggested that FFR accidents and injuries were caused by a combination of individual and organizational factors. Cost-effectiveness, workers competency, and site constraints are the most critical factors that differentiate solutions to specific roofing scenarios. Despite the existing solutions, it was found that some contractors are reluctant to implement appropriate solutions in their roof work due to (1) cost; (2) time pressure; (3) power imbalance; and (4) on-site constraints. Based on these findings, it was suggested that establishing a roof association would help reduce FFR accidents and injuries by addressing the following issues: (1) design working-on-roof best practices; (2) improve tendering process; and (3) develop and manage a licensing roofing worker program.
Lingard, H, Pirzadeh, P and Oswald, D (2019) Talking Safety: Health and Safety Communication and Safety Climate in Subcontracted Construction Workgroups. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).
Liu, C, Ji, W, AbouRizk, S M and Siu, M F (2019) Equipment Logistics Performance Measurement Using Data-Driven Social Network Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).
Niu, Y, Anumba, C and Lu, W (2019) Taxonomy and Deployment Framework for Emerging Pervasive Technologies in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).
Solheim-Kile, E and Wald, A (2019) Extending the Transactional View on Public–Private Partnership Projects: Role of Relational and Motivational Aspects in Goal Alignment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).
Wong, F K, Chiang, Y, Abidoye, F A and Liang, S (2019) Interrelation between Human Factor–Related Accidents and Work Patterns in Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).
Yazdani, M, Abdi, M R, Kumar, N, Keshavarz-Ghorabaee, M and Chan, F T S (2019) Improved Decision Model for Evaluating Risks in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).
Yu, Y, Yang, X, Li, H, Luo, X, Guo, H and Fang, Q (2019) Joint-Level Vision-Based Ergonomic Assessment Tool for Construction Workers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).
Zhao, Z, Guo, X and Chang, R (2019) Market Concentration and Competitive Intensity of the International Engineering Contracting Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(05).