A model of how features of construction projects influence accident occurrence

Manu, Patrick

Abstract

This book chapter in "Valuing People in Construction" (edited by Emuze, F. and Smallwood, J.) presents a study which sought empirical verification of a model of how construction project features (CPFs) influence accident occurrence. A qualitative strategy, in particular phenomenology, involving a range of in-depth interviews with practitioners was used and the findings were subsequently validated using a credibility check involving a survey. Altogether, the findings of the interviews and credibility check confirm the model as a realistic explanation of the mechanism by which CPFs influence accident occurrence. The model has the potential of facilitating the devising and implementation of accident prevention measures by pre-construction project participants to mitigate the H&S impact of CPFs. The model also has the potential of facilitating accident investigation on projects, particularly root cause analysis, thus enabling the contribution of CPFs and hence the contribution of pre-construction project participants in accident occurrence to be ascertained. Further research in this area is also encouraged to augment the utility of the model in supporting pre-construction H&S risk mitigation.

• Publication Date: Aug 7, 2017
• Deposit Date: Aug 29, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 7, 2019
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Pages: 41-58
• Book Title: Valuing People in Construction
• ISBN: 9781138208216
• Keywords: accident, accident causation, construction, health and safety, project characteristics
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/883173
• Publisher URL: https://www.routledge.com/Valuing-People-in-Construction/Emuze-Smallwood/p/book/9781138208216
• Additional Information: Additional Information : This is an Accepted Manuscript of a book chapter published by Routledge in Valuing People in Construction on 07 August 2017, available online: https://www.routledge.com/Valuing-People-in-Construction/Emuze-Smallwood/p/book/9781138208216
• Contract Date: Jan 5, 2018