All Outputs (7)

Briefing: Conventional, wind and solar energy resources in Oman (2016)
Journal Article
Umar, T., & Wamuziri, S. (2016). Briefing: Conventional, wind and solar energy resources in Oman. Proceedings of the ICE - Energy, 169(4), 143-147. https://doi.org/10.1680/jener.16.00011

Energy has become an important sector in the "Omani Vision 2020" strategy. Renewable energy sources can form a vital and strategic solution for the provision of electric power in the Sultanate. This paper provides a comprehensive review of Oman's con... Read More about Briefing: Conventional, wind and solar energy resources in Oman.

Using safety climate as a tool for improvement of safety performance in construction organisations (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Umar, T., & Wamuziri, S. (2016). Using safety climate as a tool for improvement of safety performance in construction organisations. In Y. Sandanayake, G. Karunasena, & T. Ramachandra (Eds.), The 5th World Construction Symposium 2016: Symposium Proceedings (545-554)

Data from a number of industrialized countries show that construction workers are 3 to 4 times more likely than other workers to die from accidents at work. In the developing world, the risks associated with construction work may be 3 to 6 times grea... Read More about Using safety climate as a tool for improvement of safety performance in construction organisations.

A review of construction safety, challenges and opportunities: Oman perspective (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Umar, T., & Wamuziri, S. (2016). A review of construction safety, challenges and opportunities: Oman perspective. In Y. Sandanayake, G. Karunasena, & T. Ramachandra (Eds.), The 5th World Construction Symposium 2016: Greening Environment, Eco-Innovations \& Entrepreneurship (14-22)

Data from a number of industrialized countries show that construction workers are 3 to 4 times more likely than other workers to die from accidents at work. In the developing world, the risks associated with construction work may be 3 to 6 times grea... Read More about A review of construction safety, challenges and opportunities: Oman perspective.

Improving safety performance in construction using safety climate factors (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Umar, T. (2016). Improving safety performance in construction using safety climate factors. In CHOBE/ARCOM Doctoral Workshop: Going North for Sustainability. Workshop Proceedings (79-95)

Data from a number of industrialized countries show that construction workers are 3 to 4 times more likely than other workers to die from accidents at work. In the developing world, the risks associated with construction work may be 3 to 6 times grea... Read More about Improving safety performance in construction using safety climate factors.

Conventional and renewable energy resources in Oman (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Umar, T. (2016, May). Conventional and renewable energy resources in Oman. Presented at Energy Challenges in Oman

This presentation focuses on the conventional and renewable energy resources in Oman with a specific reference to climate change. The conventional energy resources which Oman is currently using are the oil and gas. These resources also contribute tow... Read More about Conventional and renewable energy resources in Oman.

Improving safety performance in construction organizations (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Umar, T. (2016, April). Improving safety performance in construction organizations. Presented at National Conference on the Latest HSE Practices in Oman (NCHSE-2016), Muscat, Oman

Data from a number of industrialized countries show that construction workers are 3 to 4 times more likely than other workers to die from accidents at work. In the developing world, the risks associated with construction work are 3 to 6 times greater... Read More about Improving safety performance in construction organizations.

Strength analysis of concrete (300/20) with superplasticizer (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Umar, T., & Wamuziri, S. (2016). Strength analysis of concrete (300/20) with superplasticizer. In M. Mohatram (Ed.), Proceedings. International Conclave on Innovations in Engineering & Management (Oman Vision 2020 : Opportunities & Challenges) (162-167)

Admixtures are used in concrete to obtain some specific properties to enhance the performance of concrete. In this research concrete of a specific grade (300/20) with a superplaticizer Ha Ba has been selected to enhance the reliability on the use of... Read More about Strength analysis of concrete (300/20) with superplasticizer.