Hare, B and Cameron, I (2012) Health and safety gateways for construction project planning. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 19(2), pp. 192-204. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose - This paper aims to report on the findings from a research project, commissioned by the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE), investigating the integration of health and safety (Hamp;S) with construction planning. Design/methodology/approach - A combination of group and individual interviews were undertaken with qualitative methods of analysis to develop an integrated process model. Findings - The model developed uses "Gateway" decision points, which allows flexibility and the early integration of Hamp;S at a strategic level, although detailed planning is still required through the use of integrated management tools. Practical implications - This study will help practitioners who wish to integrate CDM principles using a process model. It has also informed the HSE with policy decisions for their review of the Construction Design and Management Regulations 1994. Originality/value - Previous research on construction Hamp;S has tended to concentrate on site management. This study extends knowledge and understanding of how Hamp;S can be integrated at the planning stage of projects.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction industry; gateway; health and safety; integration; pre-construction planning; United Kingdom |
| Index terms: | health and safety executive, pre-construction, construction planning, construction industry, site management, qualitative method, United Kingdom, health and safety, interview, practitioner, regulation, construction project, integration, methodology |
| Subjects: | research methods, health safety and environment, Geography, production management, organizational analysis, industry analysis, political science, data collection methods, research design and methodology, practitioner, construction operations, construction planning, project delivery |
| Topics: | Health and Safety, Project Management, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Roles and Professions, Governance, Site Management, Organizational Design |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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