Volume 20 No 11 (2022)
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Survey on Health Hazards and Causes of Accidents in the Field of Civil Engineering
Shashwat Dutta Manish Bhardwaj
Abstract
Civil Engineering is a multidisciplinary field that contains a variety of domains. Out of all these domains, one inevitable specialization is ‘Structural Engineering‘ which deals with the safety and serviceability of a structure and the population using it. As Civil/Structural Engineer, we are very much focused on the safety of residents or users of that structure but hardly anyone pays attention to the well-being of the laborers and workers building that structure. Across different countries, a lot many construction workers fall victim to accidents on a site which can pose serious threats to their health or may even cause death. This research paper reviews case studies in various publications on the causes and effects of accidents on a construction site. Methods like floating questionnaires & Google forms, analysis, RII methods, and in-person site visits were used to determine the factors responsible for the highest number of injuries. Health hazards and deaths. After carefully analyzing the data, safety tips are suggested in this paper, like bringing the safety laws into action, use of safety gears and PPE, creating a safe working environment, and following the safety guidelines to keep their health safe. Creating a safer work environment will not only save lives but will also result in increased efficiency and timely completion of the project.
Keywords
Construction, Accidents, Health Hazards, Civil Engineering, Injuries, Deaths, Site.
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