Investigation of the causality patterns of non-helmet use behavior of construction workers

Heng Li, Xiaoying Li, Xiaochun Luo, Joanna Siebert

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Abstract

Not wearing a safety helmet can result in serious injuries on construction sites, but the cause of such unsafe behavior is not yet well understood. This paper describes a practical field study to find the factors that influence non-helmet use on construction sites using a real-time tracking system (the Eye on Project or EOP), which is developed by our research team to provide an objective record of helmet use; and which overcomes the deficiencies of traditional recording methods (i.e. self-reporting). The application of association rules then combines designated risk factors and finds the causality patterns of non-helmet use. Based on the analyses, this paper develops a method of evaluating workers' risk level involving the intensity of multiple risk factors.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)95-103
Number of pages9
JournalAutomation in Construction
Volume80
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2017

Keywords

  • Association rules
  • Construction safety
  • Non-helmet use
  • Risk assessment
  • Unsafe behavior

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction

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