Cost-Benefit Analysis for Accident Prevention in Construction Projects

Ikpe, Elias; Hammon, Felix; Oloke, David

doi:10.1061/(asce)co.1943-7862.0000496

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“…As it was expected, none of the small contractors has developed a SHMS. This may be explained by the fact that small contractors spend on safety a higher proportion of their profits than medium and large size contractors do [3]. 85% of the companies with no SHMS have less than 2 projects per year while 62% of the companies with a SHMS have more than 5 projects yearly.…”

Section: Safety and Health Management System (Shms)mentioning

confidence: 97%

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Safety Practices in the Lebanese Construction Market: Contractors Perspective

Awwad¹,

Jabbour²,

Souki³

2014

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC)

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The construction industry in the world is considered to be one of the most dangerous industries, claiming each year the lives of many workers. In particular, the boom in the construction industry in the Middle East over the past decades was accompanied with significant increase in death tolls and injuries among labor forces. Lebanon is a small developing country in the region who survived a harsh civil war that ended in 1990, and since then, its economy has become more dependent on the construction industry. The country has been undergoing a reconstruction and rehabilitation phase that led to a prosperous growth in construction, however, not accompanied by any improvement of the construction laws to include safety regulations and standards. The purpose of this research is to assess the existence and extent of application of safety practices by Lebanese contractors, management commitment to safety, implementation challenges and opportunities for enhancing safe practices. Based on the aforementioned, this study highlights the benefits and deficiencies of the current safety practice in the Lebanese construction market and concludes by providing recommendations to positively influence industry professionals and foster their commitment to safety. The aim of this paper is achieved through conducting one to one interviews with Lebanese contractors. Findings showed a lack of awareness among small and medium size contractors about the necessity of developing and applying safety training programs on the jobsite. However, large contractors showed a much stronger commitment to safety through planned safety management programs and regular inspections but within a limited budget.

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Section: Safety and Health Management System (Shms)mentioning

confidence: 97%

“…In order to remedy for this situation, safety measures and programs have been introduced and have even become required by law in some countries. In fact, a cost-benefit analysis of accident prevention conducted by Ikpe and et al showed that the benefits of accident prevention outweigh the costs of accidents by a ratio of 3:1 [3].…”

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Safety Practices in the Lebanese Construction Market: Contractors Perspective

Awwad¹,

Jabbour²,

Souki³

2014

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC)

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“…Note that the model was developed based on the assumption that, even for acceptable or tolerable levels of risk, there are still margins for financial gain in increasing the level of safety. Potential savings were estimated between $ 4-8 for every dollar invested in preventive measures, in the U.S. (Barrie and Paulson, 1992), and of £ 3 for every pound invested in preventive measures, in the U.K. (Ikpe et al, 2012). The amount of savings depends largely on the size of the project, since the cost percentage of implementing occupational safety and health measures is inversely proportional to the value of the project, ranging from around 0.3% to 3.7% and of its total cost (Baxendale and Jones, 2000).…”

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Risk-based management of occupational safety and health in the construction industry – Part 2: Quantitative model

2015

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“…Sample size was determined through the formula S = X 2 NP(1-P) / d 2 (N-1) + X 2 P(1-P) (Akinyode & Khan, 2013;Ankrah, 2007;Baba, 2013;Eichenberger, Hulliger, & Potterat, 2011;Ikpe, 2009;Krejcie & Morgan, 1970). S indicates required sampled size, X 2 indicates table value of the Chi-square for 1 degree of freedom at the desired 0.95 confidence level which is 3.841 (1.96 x 1.96) and N designates population size.…”

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Effects of Poverty on Urban Residents’ Living and Housing Conditions in Nigeria

Akinyode

Martins

2017

JAH

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The importance of housing has made it received much attention worldwide among scholars and policy makers as a potential tool for man's productivity. However, little is known about the poverty implications on the living and housing condition among Nigerian residents. This study aims at examining the effects of poverty among urban residents on their living and housing conditions in Nigeria. Questionnaires administration was made among 400 residents to assess residential attributes. Qualitatively supported with the aid of personal interview, observation and photographs. Correlation analysis was drawn between the residents' socio-economic status and housing condition. Results through descriptive analysis established that majority of the housing exhibit deterioration condition. This resulted from the socio-economic situation and high poverty level of the residents. The result also showed robust and positive relationship between residents socioeconomic and urban housing condition. This positive relationship demonstrates support for the negative impacts on the welfare of the residents. Urban housing attributes are of importance for residents' safety, comfort and convenience to enhance productivity. In view of this, the authors are of opinion that, urgent attention is highly necessary if the residents are to live in an environment that is safe, convenience and comfortable in order to enhance their productivity.

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Cost-Benefit Analysis for Accident Prevention in Construction Projects

Cited by 66 publications

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Safety Practices in the Lebanese Construction Market: Contractors Perspective

Safety Practices in the Lebanese Construction Market: Contractors Perspective

Risk-based management of occupational safety and health in the construction industry – Part 2: Quantitative model

Effects of Poverty on Urban Residents’ Living and Housing Conditions in Nigeria

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Safety Practices in the Lebanese Construction Market: Contractors Perspective

Risk-based management of occupational safety and health in the construction industry – Part 2: Quantitative model

Effects of Poverty on Urban Residents’ Living and Housing Conditions in Nigeria

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Safety Practices in the Lebanese Construction Market: Contractors Perspective

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