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Increasing Engineers’ Role in Construction Safety: Opportunities and Barriers
| Title | Increasing Engineers’ Role in Construction Safety: Opportunities and Barriers |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2005 |
| Authors | Toole, Michael T. |
| Journal | Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education & Practice |
| Volume | 131 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | 199-207 |
| Type of Article | Article |
| Publication Language | eng |
| ISSN Number | 10523928 |
| Accession Number | 17328578 |
| Keywords | Constructability , CONSTRUCTION , design , ENGINEERING , ENGINEERS , INDUSTRIAL , liability , professional responsibility , public safety , regulations , safety |
| Abstract | A number of factors suggest engineering and construction professionals should discuss increasing designers’ role in construction safety. Design civil engineers could contribute to construction worker safety by reviewing their designs, creating design documents, assisting the owner in procuring construction, reviewing submittals, and inspecting work in progress. However, major barriers exist that currently prevent designers from increasing workplace safety including their lack of safety expertise, lack of understanding of construction processes, the current status of typical contract terms, and professional fees. Potential ways for reducing these barriers are suggested. |
| Notes | Toole, T. Michael 1; Email Address: ttoole@bucknell.edu; Affiliation: 1: PhD, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Bucknell Univ., Lewisburg, PA 17837; Source Info: Jul2005, Vol. 131 Issue 3, p199; Subject Term: CONSTRUCTION industry; Subject Term: INDUSTRIAL safety; Subject Term: ENGINEERS; Subject Term: ENGINEERING; Subject Term: INDUSTRIAL hygiene; Author-Supplied Keyword: Constructability; Author-Supplied Keyword: Construction industry; Author-Supplied Keyword: Design criteria; Author-Supplied Keyword: Liability; Author-Supplied Keyword: Regulations; Author-Supplied Keyword: Safety; Number of Pages: 9p; Illustrations: 2 Charts, 1 Graph; Document Type: Article |
| DOI | 10.1061/(asce)1052-3928(2005)131:3(199) |
| Short Title | Increasing Engineers’ Role in Construction Safety: Opportunities and Barriers |
