Injury Risks in Concrete Construction
Author Information
Author(s): Lim Jiseon, Cho Jaehong, Kim Jeonghwan, Kang Sanghyeok, Takala Jukka, Emuze Fidelis A.
Primary Institution: Incheon National University
Hypothesis
This study proposes a new approach to assess injury risks by analyzing specific activity-body part combinations in reinforced concrete construction.
Conclusion
The study found that wrist and hand injuries during rebar work, especially cutting and shaping, pose the highest risk, highlighting the need for targeted safety measures.
Supporting Evidence
- Wrist and hand injuries were the most common, occurring in 779 cases (34.1%).
- Form and support work accounted for the largest proportion of incidents, with 1635 cases (71.6%).
- The highest risk score was observed for cutting and shaping rebar, particularly for wrist and hand injuries.
Takeaway
Construction workers are often hurt while doing their jobs, especially their wrists and hands when working with rebar, so we need to make sure they have the right safety gear.
Methodology
The study analyzed 2283 construction accident reports and expert surveys to calculate injury probability and severity for specific activity-body part combinations.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in accident reports due to subjective information.
Limitations
The study may be biased due to incomplete accident reports and does not include fatal accidents due to data availability constraints.
Participant Demographics
The study involved experts from academia and the construction industry, with varying years of experience.
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