Systematic approach to crane-related near-miss analysis in the construction industry

Raviv, Gabriel; Shapira, Aviad

doi:10.1080/15623599.2017.1382067

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“…Moreover, the use of working equipment as proximal cause of the accidents confirms the results of similar studies in the construction sector [80,81,82], stressing the need for more rigorous interventions also at the normative level as in the case of scaffolding [83]. The results obtained showed that multiple factors always influenced the accidents′ occurrence, confirming the need to take into account the interactions between the different aspects that characterize working operations.…”

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confidence: 79%

Risk Profiling from the European Statistics on Accidents at Work (ESAW) Accidents′ Databases: A Case Study in Construction Sites

Lombardi

Fargnoli

Parise

2019

IJERPH

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The number of accidents and victims in the construction sector has not decreased significantly despite the increasingly stricter laws and regulations. The analysis of accidents, as well as their root causes and determinants can certainly contribute to the development of more effective preventive interventions. The present study proposes a methodology for the analysis and synthesis of data provided by accidents statistics with the goal of defining specific risk profiles based on the accidents determinants, their variables, and how they interact with one another in influencing the occurrence of an accident. For this purpose, a procedure capable of extracting this type of information from the European Statistics on Accidents at Work (ESAW) database was developed. In particular, data processing and aggregation are performed by means of the synergic use of the Matrix of Descriptors (MoD) and cluster analysis. To validate such a procedure, the analysis of fatalities due to electrical shocks was carried out. The results achieved allowed us to elicit valuable information for both safety managers and decision makers. The proposed methodology can facilitate a systemic analysis of accidents databases reducing the difficulties in managing reports and accident statistics.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 79%

Risk Profiling from the European Statistics on Accidents at Work (ESAW) Accidents′ Databases: A Case Study in Construction Sites

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2019

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“…Besides the shipping industry, near-miss reporting and learning from incidents was also studied in other high-risk industries [25], for example, steel [26], construction [11,27,28], chemical [29], mining [30,31], and nuclear [32]. Jones et al [33] stated that a near miss should be considered an early warning signal that an accident might occur, that reporting and investigation must aim to prevent similar events and accidents in the future, and that it should be included in safety management systems in industrial facilities.…”

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Improving Safety Management through Analysis of Near-Miss Reports—A Tanker Ship Case Study

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A near-miss management system (NMMS) is a tool used for improving safety at sea if adequately implemented. Valuable knowledge to improve safety management might be gained by investigating and analysing reported events. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to report each observed near-miss event. Because tankers are generally considered dangerous, but at the same time safe due to stringent requirements, near-miss reports and NMMS policy were collected from one oil tanker ship. Data were pre-processed and analysed. Variables used during analysis were near-miss type, risk level, ship position, and onboard location of near-miss occurrence. Analysis of policy and reports revealed that most near misses occurred on the deck area, but higher-risk-level events were reported in the engine room and navigating bridge. Housekeeping, equipment failure, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and process-/procedure-related events were most common and generally related to lower risk levels. The most frequent corrective actions recorded were implementing safe working practices and PPE. In addition, higher-risk-level events were related to less effective corrective actions. Based on the findings, suggestions for improvements include promoting safe behaviour and adequate PPE usage through additional training, ensuring proper housekeeping, regular maintenance of shipboard equipment and spare parts management, and toolbox meetings and risk assessments that include conclusions of near-miss investigations and analysis.

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“…In particular, several studies have done a large amount of work on crane-related near misses (Raviv et al. , 2017a, b; Raviv and Shapira, 2018; Yang et al. , 2019).…”

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“…Teizer and Cheng (2015) proposed a framework to automatically analyze the proximity between workers and a hazard, and then conducted field experiments to verify the feasibility of the framework. In particular, several studies have done a large amount of work on crane-related near misses (Raviv et al, 2017a, b;Raviv and Shapira, 2018;Yang et al, 2019). With the deepening of interdisciplinary studies, the research on the relationship between workers' psychological statuses and near misses has gradually unfolded (Goldenhar et al, 2003).…”

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A science mapping approach-based review of near-miss research in construction

Duan

Zhou

2022

ECAM

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PurposeNear misses are important references for the construction industry to move toward zero injuries, and are of great significance in reducing accidents and improving safety education. To fully improve the construction industry's understanding and standardize the management process of near-miss events, this paper describes a systematic review of the research front and intellectual basis of near-miss events based on scientometric technique and CiteSpace.Design/methodology/approachThe authors reviewed and summarized the research wave and definitions of near-miss events in construction. The science mapping approach is used to conduct quantitative analyses of 120 relevant articles published between 2009 and 2019. Three research themes are identified via author analysis, keyword analysis and co-citation analysis: the construction of near-miss management systems, near-miss events research and characteristic research.FindingsIt is found that improving the data collection method to maximize the quality of near-miss reports, optimizing and verifying the event analysis model considering the characteristics of near-miss events in construction, establishing a more comprehensive framework for the analysis of near-miss events and building a highly inclusive technology integration platform are the four main development directions for the future.Originality/valueAccording to Heinrich's law, incidents are mainly blamed on near-miss events such as workers' unsafe behaviors. Due to the complexity and variability of the construction site, near-miss events in construction may have different features. This article helps promote the understanding of near misses in academia, standardizing the management process of near-miss events, which is conducive to mining the potential value of such events in practice. Some insights into the research front and the intellectual base of near-miss research in construction are proposed.

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Systematic approach to crane-related near-miss analysis in the construction industry

Cited by 12 publications

References 28 publications

Risk Profiling from the European Statistics on Accidents at Work (ESAW) Accidents′ Databases: A Case Study in Construction Sites

Risk Profiling from the European Statistics on Accidents at Work (ESAW) Accidents′ Databases: A Case Study in Construction Sites

Improving Safety Management through Analysis of Near-Miss Reports—A Tanker Ship Case Study

A science mapping approach-based review of near-miss research in construction

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