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Chow, W K and Chan, L Y (2011) Possibility of using water mist fire suppression system in Hong Kong. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(02), 157–63.
Habibeh Valizadeh, A and Husaini b, O (2011) Overview of remote sensing techniques in earthquake prediction. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(02), 164–77.
Robin, C (2011) Today's pupils, tomorrow's engineers! Pedagogy and policy: a UK perspective. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(02), 227–41.
Stanley, F and Thabani, M (2011) Application of RCM for a chipping and sawing mill. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(02), 204–26.
Sunday, J O, Olatunde, D and Oluwatoyin, I (2011) Investigation into the effects of solid lubricant on the surface characteristics of some metals during orthogonal machining. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(02), 130–42.
Vinodh, S, Arvind, K R and Rajanayagam, D (2011) Development of digital product catalogue for enabling agility in a manufacturing organisation. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(02), 143–56.
Zainab, R, David, J E, Gary, D H and Tony, T (2011) Data flow analysis of plant and equipment health and safety management. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(02), 178–203.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Communication; Equipment; Health and safety; Information; Plant; Technology
- ISBN/ISSN: 1726-0531
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/17260531111151069
- Abstract:
Purpose – Construction plant and equipment accident statistics suggest constant re-evaluation of health and safety (H&S) systems is beneficial. This paper aims to process analyse plant and equipment H&S management systems on UK construction sites, with a view to applying information and communication technology (ICT) to them as an improvement mechanism. Design/methodology/approach – Five construction project case studies drawn from members of the former Major Contractors Group yield rich H&S process data. These are analysed using data flow diagram (DFD) techniques, to evaluate processes and proffer system improvements incorporating ICT. Findings – Causes of unsafe practice regarding management of construction plant and equipment are found to include: aspects of the plant itself, management processes and operator competence. A new ICT “process paradigm” is suggested, the architecture of which incorporates mobile computing, automatic identification and data collection and a management information system. Research limitations/implications – Findings contribute particularly to the fields of plant and equipment; and managing H&S. Practical implications – Suggested ICT direction might form the basis of commercial interest in developing an all-embracing H&S control mechanism for plant and equipment operations. Originality/value – Application of DFD analysis in this setting is quite new.