A research framework for assessing the effects of heat stress on construction workers

Ping Chuen Chan; Kwan Wah Wong; Chi Ho Michael Yam; Wai Ming Chan; E. C.M. Mok; Yu Kai Geoffrey Shea; Y. Guan; J. W.Y. Chung; H. Biggs; D. Dingsdag

doi:10.3850/978-981-08-7920-4-S1-CS12-cd

A research framework for assessing the effects of heat stress on construction workers

Ping Chuen Chan, Kwan Wah Wong, Chi Ho Michael Yam, Wai Ming Chan, E. C.M. Mok, Yu Kai Geoffrey Shea, Y. Guan, J. W.Y. Chung, H. Biggs, D. Dingsdag

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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
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	https://doi.org/10.3850/978-981-08-7920-4-S1-CS12-cd
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

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Conference	6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference: Modern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction, ISEC 2011
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

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Chan, P. C., Wong, K. W., Yam, C. H. M., Chan, W. M., Mok, E. C. M., Shea, Y. K. G., Guan, Y., Chung, J. W. Y., Biggs, H., & Dingsdag, D. (2011). A research framework for assessing the effects of heat stress on construction workers. In ISEC 2011 - 6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference: Modern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction (pp. 485-489). Research Publishing Services. https://doi.org/10.3850/978-981-08-7920-4-S1-CS12-cd

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Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Conference article published in proceeding or book › Academic research › peer-review

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Chan PC, Wong KW, Yam CHM , Chan WM, Mok ECM, Shea YKG et al. A research framework for assessing the effects of heat stress on construction workers. In ISEC 2011 - 6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference: Modern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction. Research Publishing Services. 2011. p. 485-489 doi: 10.3850/978-981-08-7920-4-S1-CS12-cd

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