Jannadi, O A and Almishari, S (2003) Risk assessment in construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(5), pp. 492-500. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
This study is concerned with the assessment of risk for major construction activities. Risk has been defined as a measure of the probability, the severity, and the exposure of all hazards of an activity. A risk assessor model (RAM) was developed and computerized to determine the risk associated with a particular activity and the justification factor for a proposed remedy. Knowing the value of risk would help contractors identify the high risk of major construction activities and would enable them to allocate safety precautions in a more efficient manner.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | computer models; risk analysis; safety |
| Index terms: | exposure, risk analysis, construction activity, risk assessment |
| Subjects: | construction operations, financial risk, public and environmental health, environmental hazards |
| Topics: | Site Management, Sustainability, Health and Safety, Cost Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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