An investigation into crane and scaffold safety in construction industry

Swapan Saha, Ben Cauchi, Grahame Douglas

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Abstract

![CDATA[The aim of this study is to determine whether construction sites involving cranes and scaffold in Australian large construction sites have been in compliance with the existing Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements. The research comprises three case studies which investigated the causes of crane and scaffold safety incidents that occurred in New South Wales. The results of the case study on a number of separate sites in Sydney, NSW have shown that without stringent safety procedures in place to abide by the WHS Act and Regulations, major accidents can occur and can cause serious injury and could cause potential fatalities while working with cranes and scaffold. Results also found that a number of limiting factors including communication skill, regular maintenance, safety checks, safety culture and safety investments could contribute to the severity of the incidents.]]
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationResponsible Design and Delivery of the Constructed Project: Proceedings of the Second European and Mediterranean Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, Beirut, Lebanon, July 23-28, 2018
PublisherISEC Press
PagesCSA-04-1-CSA-04-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9780996043755
Publication statusPublished - 2018
EventEuropean and Mediterranean Structural Engineering and Construction Conference -
Duration: 23 Jul 2018 → …

Conference

ConferenceEuropean and Mediterranean Structural Engineering and Construction Conference
Period23/07/18 → …

Keywords

  • scaffolding
  • cranes, derricks, etc.
  • construction industry
  • industrial safety
  • Australia

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