- Author
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Liska, R. W.
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Goodloe, D.
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Sen, R.
- Title
- Zero Accident Techniques.
- Coporate
- Clemson Univ., SC
- Report
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Source Document 86
January 1993
303 p.
- Keywords
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construction
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accidents
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methodology
- Abstract
- This source document describes the results of the research conducted to identify those techniques which have clearly proven to be successful in achieving "safety excellence" with the goal of eliminating all accidents. A second objective was to develop relative cause and effect relationships among techniques, results and costs. The research resulted in identifying eight safety-related techniques which, if implemented in a quality manner within a total safety program, will result in excellent project safety performance. Furthermore, of the eight techniques, five of them: Pre-Project/Pre-Task Planning, Safety Orientation/Training, Safety Incentives, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program, and Accident and Near Miss Investigation have the greatest impact, in the order shown, on and attaining a zero or near zero accident project. Chapter 1 of this document provides reasons why the construction industry needs to become more aware of the need to develop and implement effective safety programs comprised of those techniques which have proven to result in excellent safety project performance. Chapter 2 describes the research methodology for this study. Chapter 3 presents a review of construction safety literature with the objective of obtaining a comprehensive list of safety attributes. Chapter 4 presents the findings from the research.