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Aghimien, E I, Aghimien, L M, Petinrin, O O and Aghimien, D O (2021) High-performance computing for computational modelling in built environment-related studies – a scientometric review. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1138-57.

Agyekum, K, Adinyira, E and Amudjie, J (2021) Ethical misconducts within the invitation to tender and tender evaluation and award stages of construction contracts in Ghana. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1101-23.

Aliu, J and Aigbavboa, C O (2021) Structural determinants of graduate employability: impact of university and industry collaborations. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1080-100.

Gbadegesin, A O, Sun, Y and Nwulu, N I (2021) Stacked value streams of hybrid energy storage systems in prosumer microgrids. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1063-79.

Hayette, F, Abadou, Y and Ghrieb, A (2021) Bio-waste influence on air lime mortar performance corrosion – optimization using the surface response method. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1124-37.

Ifeoluwa Benjamin, O, Ogunleye, M B and Abiodun Kolawole, O (2021) Evaluation of the critical success factors for sustainable housing delivery: analytic hierarchy process approach. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1044-62.

Innocent Chigozie, O (2021) The need for and benefits of buildability analysis: Nigeria as a case study. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1207-30.

Jirandeh, R R, Ghazi, M, Sotoodeh, A F and Nikian, M (2021) Plate-fin heat exchanger network modeling, design and optimization – a novel and comprehensive algorithm. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1017-43.

Mostafa Adel, E, Elnawawy, O, Ayman Ahmed Ezzat, O and Badawy, M (2021) A framework to activate the health and safety regulations in the Egyptian construction industry. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1158-91.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: construction firms; construction site; developing countries; equipment; government; health and safety; legislation; regulation; safety; roles; stakeholders; efficiency; Egypt
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  • URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-05-2020-0194
  • Abstract:
    The construction industry is considered one of the most dangerous industries especially in developing countries such as Egypt. Although safety in Egypt is regulated by mainly four pivotal legislations, namely, Law No. 12 (2003) and Ministerial Decrees No. 211, 126 and 134, construction accident records in Egypt are high. Accordingly, this paper aims to develop a framework to activate the health and safety regulations in the Egyptian construction industry. To achieve this aim, a research methodology consisting of a literature review and a survey questionnaire was developed to accomplish three objectives. First, a literature review was used to identify the causes of site accidents and strategies adopted in different countries to improve and enforce safety, safety roles of stakeholders. Second, a survey questionnaire was conducted with a representative sample of large- and medium-sized construction firms in Egypt to examine their perception of the causes of site accidents. Finally, a framework was developed to activate the health and safety regulations in the Egyptian construction industry. The research identified 16 causes of construction site accidents. These causes were classified into three categories based on the party responsible for the occurrence of site accidents, namely, workers, organization management and government. Results of data analysis showed that “lack of housekeeping" and “lack of governmental inspection for safety" were ranked the highest causes of site accidents in the Egyptian construction industry, whereas “inefficiency of old safety equipment or no safety equipment at all" and “reluctance to input resources for safety" were ranked the least causes. This research provides valuable information about the nature of the construction industry with a particular focus on site accidents, causes and impacts of construction site accidents. The study highlighted the safety roles of the Egyptian Governmental bodies in Egypt to improve and enforce safety. The research tackled a topic that received scant attention in construction literature especially in the Egypt context. The framework presented in this paper represents a synthesis that is important and adds value to the knowledge in a manner that has not previously occurred in the Egyptian construction industry.

Shi, J, Hu, J, Ma, M and Wang, H (2021) An environmental impact analysis method of machine-tool cutting units based on LCA. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1192-206.