Abstract
Hong Kong in summer (June-October) is hot and humid. Construction workers have to undertake physically demanding activities and often in confined spaces. They are vulnerable to heat stress in summer hence health and safety measures associated to heat stress measured by scientific and clinical parameters are urgently needed. This paper provides an initial report of a research project funded by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of the HKSAR. The aim of this study is to develop a set of indices measured by clinical and scientific methods to detect impending attacks of heat stress. These indices would be of tremendous value in better safeguarding workers' health and safety by reducing the occurrences of heat stress on site. This paper firstly reports on the statistics of construction incidents arising from heat stress. Qualitative and quantitative researchmethods applied in conducting the research are discussed. It is believed that the construction industry and the government would benefit a lot as a result of this study.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | ISEC 2011 - 6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference |
Subtitle of host publication | Modern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction |
Publisher | Research Publishing Services |
Pages | 485-489 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789810879204 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2011 |
Event | 6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference: Modern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction, ISEC 2011 - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich, Switzerland Duration: 21 Jun 2011 → 26 Jun 2011 |
Conference
Conference | 6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference: Modern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction, ISEC 2011 |
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Country/Territory | Switzerland |
City | Zurich |
Period | 21/06/11 → 26/06/11 |
Keywords
- Clinical parameters
- Construction working condition
- Heat stress
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Building and Construction
- Civil and Structural Engineering