Promoting Health and Safety on UK Construction Sites Using Lean Construction Strategies

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aut.relation.conferenceThe 32nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC32)
aut.relation.endpage559
aut.relation.startpage548
dc.contributor.authorChaudhari, Himesh
dc.contributor.authorSarhan, Saad
dc.contributor.authorAbdelmegid, Mohammed
dc.contributor.authorSaad, Ali
dc.contributor.authorPoshdar, Mani
dc.contributor.editorB. Costa, Dayana
dc.contributor.editorDrevland, Frode
dc.contributor.editorFlorez-Perez, Laura
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-02T03:30:23Z
dc.date.available2024-09-02T03:30:23Z
dc.date.issued2024-07
dc.description.abstractPoor health and safety (H&S) conditions in the construction industry are linked to ill-defined social and economic factors. To mitigate poor construction H&S performance, it has been widely recommended that Lean Construction (LC) strategies be adopted. Existing literature shows a strong correlation between implementing LC and improving construction H&S performance. However, limited research utilises qualitative research based on primary data to understand the perspectives of experts with real-world experience on the LC/H&S relationship. To address this gap, we conducted a novel study interviewing eight highly experienced LC experts to gain insights into how LC can enhance H&S in construction projects. Going beyond theory, we conceptualised a model linking key LC methods to root causes of H&S accidents to enable tangible improvements. This model intends to guide construction professionals in adopting and implementing LC strategies to foster safer construction workplaces. Our findings affirm and extend prior research by emphasising the efficacy of LC methods in improving H&S performance in construction projects.
dc.identifier.citationChaudhari, H. , Sarhan, S. , Abdelmegid, M. , Saad, A. & Poshdar, M. 2024. Promoting Health and Safety on UK Construction Sites Using Lean Construction Strategies, Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 32) , 548-559. doi.org/10.24928/2024/0178
dc.identifier.doi10.24928/2024/0178
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10292/17954
dc.publisherIGLC
dc.relation.urihttps://iglc.net/papers/Details/2233
dc.rights.accessrightsOpenAccess
dc.titlePromoting Health and Safety on UK Construction Sites Using Lean Construction Strategies
dc.typeConference Contribution
pubs.elements-id560787
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