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Burchett, J F, Tummala, V M R and Leung, H M (1999) A world-wide survey of current practices in the management of risk within electrical supply projects. Construction Management and Economics, 17(01), 77-90.

Chapman, R J (1999) The likelihood and impact of changes of key project personnel on the design process. Construction Management and Economics, 17(01), 99-106.

Egbu, C O (1999) Skills, knowledge and competencies for managing construction refurbishment works. Construction Management and Economics, 17(01), 29-43.

Green, S D and Simister, S J (1999) Modelling client business processes as an aid to strategic briefing. Construction Management and Economics, 17(01), 63-76.

Laukkanen, T (1999) Construction work and education: occupational health and safety reviewed. Construction Management and Economics, 17(01), 53-62.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: construction occupation; occupational safety and health; on the job training; vocational education; safety instruction
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461999371826
  • Abstract:

    An overview is given of occupational safety and health and of training in the construction sector, summarizing the findings of different researchers. The studies discussed emphasize safety instruction and on the job training at sites, especially the teaching of first aid skill s and accident prevention. Construction workers regard occupational training as important in maintaining work ability. Present developments of vocational training with new flexible pathways are described. Rehabilitation needs are found to be a further important target of work ability promotion. The study provides support for comprehensive occupational health and safety measures. New feedback safety measures (LIIKKUVA, TR- safety audit), which are based on goal setting and a follow up in collaboration, seem to improve considerably both the safety and the development of construction work.

Loosemore, M (1999) A grounded theory of construction crisis management. Construction Management and Economics, 17(01), 9-19.

Moatazed-Keivani, R, Ghanbari-Parsa, A R and Kagaya, S (1999) ISO 9000 standards: perceptions and experiences in the UK construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 17(01), 107-19.

Proverbs, D G, Holt, G D and Olomolaiye, P O (1999) Productivity rates and construction methods for high rise concrete construction: a comparative evaluation of UK, German and French contractors. Construction Management and Economics, 17(01), 45-52.

Raftery, J (1999) Quasi-rational behaviour in the property and construction market. Construction Management and Economics, 17(01), 21-7.

Skitmore, M R and Mills, A (1999) A needs based methodology for classifying construction clients and selecting contractors: comment. Construction Management and Economics, 17(01), 5-7.

Yau, N-J, Yang, J-B and Hsieh, T-Y (1999) Inducing rules for selecting retaining wall systems. Construction Management and Economics, 17(01), 91-8.