Toole, T M (2002) Construction site safety roles. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(3), pp. 203-210. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
A survey of design engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors indicates there is not uniform agreement on the site safety responsibilities that should be assumed by each of these groups. Possible explanations for this lack of shared expectations regarding site safety roles are discussed. It is suggested that specific site safety responsibilities be assigned on future projects based on each group's ability to control the factors needed to prevent eight root causes of construction accidents.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction site accidents; occupational safety |
| Index terms: | general contractor, construction site, survey, subcontractor, construction accident, construction site accident, engineer, occupational safety |
| Subjects: | work location, data collection methods, profession, practitioner, occupational health and safety management, health risk and incident analysis |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Health and Safety, Roles and Professions, Site Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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