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Hatush, Z and Skitmore, M R (1997) Evaluating contractor prequalification data: selection criteria and project success factors. Construction Management and Economics, 15(02), 129-47.

Leather, P and Rolfe, S (1997) Fit for the task: the future of the small scale domestic repair and maintenance industry in the UK. Construction Management and Economics, 15(02), 201-12.

Mok, C K, Tummala, V M R and Leung, H M (1997) Practices, barriers and benefits of risk management process in building services cost estimation. Construction Management and Economics, 15(02), 161-75.

Shash, A A and Al-Amir, M (1997) Information technology in contractors' firms in Saudi Arabia. Construction Management and Economics, 15(02), 187-200.

Tang, S L, Lee, H K and Wong, K (1997) Safety cost optimization of building projects in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 15(02), 177-86.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: accident; cost; safety; site operation
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199700000005
  • Abstract:

    A survey was undertaken of the losses or costs incurred in building contracts because of accidents on building sites. Altogether, 576 accidents from 18 building sites were investigated. On each site, an accident occurrence index (AOI) was calculated by dividing the total equivalent day loss by the total man-days required for the project. Using the results of the 18 projects, a relationship was obtained between the site accident costs and the AOI. Similarly, a relationship was found between the safety investment and the AOI. From these two curves, the optimal safety investment on a building site by a contractor could be determined. It was found that the minimum safety investment on a building project isabout 0.6% of the contract sum. The above finding was based on accidents in which employees sustain fatal injuries or are absent from work for more than 3 consecutive days through injury. If first-aid-only and non-injury accidents were also considered, the minimum safety investment increased to 0.8% of the contract sum.

Walker, D H T (1997) Choosing an appropriate research methodology. Construction Management and Economics, 15(02), 149-59.