International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 11 Issue: 05 | May 2024
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ANALYZING THE CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF FATAL ACCIDENT IN HIGH RISE BUILDING Ar.koushik B.B1, Ar.vidhya Naveen.V2 1.M.Arch Student at Dr.M.G.R University
2Professor at Faculty Of Architecture At Dr.M.G.R University
---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------1.3 WHAT SAFETY MEASURE SHOULD BE IN PLACED Abstract - This dissertation aims to tackle the challenges of WHEN WORKING ON HIGH RISE CONSTRUCTION accidents in high-rise buildings by thoroughly examining their causes, evaluating safety regulations, and suggesting practical SITE: measures for improvement. It investigates fatal accidents in high-rise construction, aiming to prevent future incidents by analyzing past ones and enhancing safety protocols. The proposed solution involves implementing sensors in construction areas to minimize accidents and ensure the safety of workers and the public, ultimately contributing to the successful completion of high-rise projects while prioritizing well-being.
Employers should implement various safety measures tailored to the specific risks identified in their assessments. These measures typically fall into categories such as providing personal protective equipment (PPE), ensuring the use of appropriate equipment, displaying clear signage, deploying additional personnel as needed, and providing sufficient safety training for construction workers.
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Key Words: High-rise buildings, Fatal accidents, Workplace safety, Construction safety, Risk assessment, Hazard identification, sensors
This study aims to identify and analyze the main reasons behind fatal accidents occurring in high-rise building construction. It will investigate how safety regulations and standards influence the occurrence of these accidents. Additionally, the research will propose evidence-based strategies to prevent fatal accidents in high-rise construction projects. By understanding the root causes of accidents, assessing the impact of safety regulations, and suggesting effective prevention measures, this study seeks to improve safety standards and minimize fatalities in high-rise construction.
1.INTRODUCTION Construction accidents vary in severity from minor incidents to catastrophic events, often resulting in fatalities. An accident is an event that occurs unexpectedly and unintentionally, leading to human injury or property damage. Accidents bring suffering and loss to all involved parties. They rarely occur without a cause; rather, they are typically the result of specific factors or actions.
1.1 RISKS OF WORKING CONSTRUCTION SITE:
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3. LIMITATION: This research will specifically exclude the examination of heavy machinery typically employed in high-rise building construction. Furthermore, it will narrow its focus solely on high-rise construction projects and will not delve into other typologies such as midrise or low-rise buildings. Additionally, the study will prioritize the safety of workers within the construction industry, omitting the analysis of machinery safety. By concentrating on high-rise construction and worker safety, this research aims to provide targeted insights and recommendations for enhancing safety standards in this specific context.
Construction is a perilous field to work in, with falls, electrocutions, being struck by objects, and being caught in or between objects being the primary causes of worker fatalities. These four categories, dubbed the "Fatal Four" by OSHA, contribute to over half of all construction worker deaths annually.
1.2 SOME COMMON INJIURIES ON CONSTRUCTION SITE: Construction workers face a range of potential injuries on site. These include broken bones from falls or accidents with machinery, back and spinal cord injuries from heavy lifting or falls, burns from fires or chemical contact, illnesses due to exposure to hazardous substances, brain injuries from accidents, and eye injuries from debris or chemicals.
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