Shi, X; Fu, K; Qiao, Y; Santos, J and Yuan, Z (2026) Accident cause analysis for lifting prefabricated components of assembled buildings based on hybrid simulation technology from human factor perspective. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 33(1), pp. 578-601. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose – This paper aims to explore the characteristics of lifting accidents and the significance of influencing factors and explain the causes from the perspective of human factors, thereby achieving a more accurate understanding of and prevention of lifting accidents. Design/methodology/approach – A mixed simulation model for prefabricated component lifting is established by combining discrete event simulation (DES) with the system dynamics (SD) method. In addition, essential parameters and relationships within the system dynamics model are determined through survey questionnaires. Finally, the human factors analysis and classification system (HFACS) is used to analyze the cause of the accident. Findings – The results show that workers falling from height and workers struck by objects are the most frequent types of lifting accidents. In 2072 experiments, these two types of accidents occurred three and five times, respectively. Besides, the links of "crane movement, " "component binding, " "component placement" and "component unhooking" are particularly prone to lifting accidents. In addition, the completeness of emergency plans, failure to observe the status of the tower crane and lack of safety education and training have emerged as primary influencing factors contributing to the occurrence of lifting accidents. Originality/value – The findings of the study can serve as a reference basis for practitioners, enabling them to preemptively identify possible risk accidents and adopt corresponding measures to prevent them, ensuring the safety and property of practitioners. Additionally, targeted suggestions and innovative ideas are provided to enhance the safety guarantee of the lifting industry and promote its healthy and stable development through a more concrete theoretical foundation and practical guidance.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | assembled building; cause analysis; human factor perspective; hybrid simulation; lifting construction |
| Index terms: | education and training, hybrid simulation, prefabricated component, prevention, tower crane, discrete event simulation, influencing factor, human factor, lifting, practitioner, questionnaire, methodology, system dynamics, experiment, survey, movement, guarantee, placement |
| Subjects: | management, contract structure, occupational health and safety management, data collection methods, risk assessment, design methods, computing systems, modelling and simulation, maintenance engineering, research methods, financial risk, professional education, health behaviours and lifestyles, practitioner |
| Topics: | Health and Safety, Procurement, Risk Management, Education, Research Practice, Cost Management, Business Strategy, Roles and Professions, Human Resources, Design Practice, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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