A research framework for assessing the effects of heat stress on construction workers

A. P. C. Chan; F. K. W. Wong; M. C. H. Yam; D. M. W. Chan; E. C. M. Mok; G. Y. K. Shea; Y. Guan; J. W. Y. Chung; H. Biggs; D. Dingsdag

doi:10.3850/978-981-08-7920-4_S1-CS12-cd

A research framework for assessing the effects of heat stress on construction workers

A. P. C. Chan, F. K. W. Wong, M. C. H. Yam, D. M. W. Chan, E. C. M. Mok, G. Y. K. Shea, Y. Guan, J. W. Y. Chung, H. Biggs, D. Dingsdag

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Hong Kong in summer (June - October) is hot and humid. Construction workers have to undertake physically demanding activities and often in confined spaces. They are vulnerable to heat stress in summer hence health and safety measures associated to heat stress measured by scientific and clinical parameters are urgently needed. This paper provides an initial report of a research project funded by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of the HKSAR. The aim of this study is to develop a set of indices measured by clinical and scientific methods to detect impending attacks of heat stress. These indices would be of tremendous value in better safeguarding workers' health and safety by reducing the occurrences of heat stress on site. This paper firstly reports on the statistics of construction incidents arising from heat stress. Qualitative and quantitative research methods applied in conducting the research are discussed. It is believed that the construction industry and the government would benefit a lot as a result of this study.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Modern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction: Proceedings of the 6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ISEC 2011): 21-26 June 2011, Zurich, Switzerland
Publisher	Research Publishing Services
Pages	485-489
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Print)	9789810879204
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3850/978-981-08-7920-4_S1-CS12-cd
Publication status	Published - 2011
Event	International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference - Duration: 18 Jun 2013 → …

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Conference	International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference
Period	18/06/13 → …

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construction industry
engineering
occupational risks

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Chan, A. P. C., Wong, F. K. W., Yam, M. C. H., Chan, D. M. W., Mok, E. C. M., Shea, G. Y. K., Guan, Y., Chung, J. W. Y., Biggs, H., & Dingsdag, D. (2011). A research framework for assessing the effects of heat stress on construction workers. In Modern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction: Proceedings of the 6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ISEC 2011): 21-26 June 2011, Zurich, Switzerland (pp. 485-489). Research Publishing Services. https://doi.org/10.3850/978-981-08-7920-4_S1-CS12-cd

Chan, A. P. C. ; Wong, F. K. W. ; Yam, M. C. H. et al. / A research framework for assessing the effects of heat stress on construction workers. Modern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction: Proceedings of the 6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ISEC 2011): 21-26 June 2011, Zurich, Switzerland. Research Publishing Services, 2011. pp. 485-489

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A research framework for assessing the effects of heat stress on construction workers. / Chan, A. P. C.; Wong, F. K. W.; Yam, M. C. H. et al.
Modern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction: Proceedings of the 6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ISEC 2011): 21-26 June 2011, Zurich, Switzerland. Research Publishing Services, 2011. p. 485-489.

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Chan APC, Wong FKW, Yam MCH, Chan DMW, Mok ECM, Shea GYK et al. A research framework for assessing the effects of heat stress on construction workers. In Modern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction: Proceedings of the 6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ISEC 2011): 21-26 June 2011, Zurich, Switzerland. Research Publishing Services. 2011. p. 485-489 doi: 10.3850/978-981-08-7920-4_S1-CS12-cd

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