Publication: THE THEMATIC REVIEW ON THE CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
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2024
Authors
Mohamad M.
Hassim J.
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Construction Research Institute of Malaysia
Abstract
The construction industry made a substantial economic contribution worldwide, and this industry has greater safety issues than others. An accident can cause loss of life, damage to property, depletion of resources, and pollution of the natural environment. To date, no scholarly work has yet synthesised construction accident causes. This thematic review paper intended to examine the causes of accidents in the construction industry from 2018?2022. This paper used three databases from SCOPUS, Web of Science, and Google Scholar for article searching using specified keywords resulting 39 to be analysed using the ATLAS.ti 9 software. 13 primary codes were developed and categorised to human, managerial and material factors. The results are consistent with Sustainable Development Goals 2030, which aim to ensure that all workers have safe and healthy workplaces and contribute to studies on safety and health measures. The study highlights the need for better safety and health measures in the construction industry and points out gaps in current knowledge. Adhering to standards can reduce insurance claims and payouts, improve productivity, quality, and project timelines, and reduce non-conformance. This is the first publication to consolidate and review research on the causes of accidents in the industry. ? 2024, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia. All rights reserved.