BIM-based analysis of construction safety tracking using behavior-based safety in Bangladeshi construction industry
International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation
ISSN: 2398-4708
Article publication date: 17 November 2022
Abstract
Purpose
In comparison to other industries, the construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries. Behavior-based safety (BBS) is a common and useful technique for risk indicator processing. Almost all studies are based on the BBS checklist, but very few of them focus on the increasing dangers faced by construction workers and the important factors that lead to accidents. This research represents a risk spatiotemporal analysis and visual tracking approach based on BBS and Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Design/methodology/approach
After the literature review, a BBS checklist was developed. Then a survey was conducted based on the BBS checklist and the temporal evolution of risks has been completed. After that, managing the risk with the automatic rule checking (ARC) system using BIM was conducted simultaneously to develop a framework by conducting a case study.
Findings
Based on the grey clustering analysis, this work provides a temporal evolution analysis approach for dynamic analyzing BBS risk. According to the grey relational analysis (GRA) data, the main key factor of risk was the missing guardrail/handrail system. After that, a case study was performed and the system automatically warn in the preconstruction phase that the barrier is missing as the system benefits.
Originality/value
A systematic framework has been provided for risk analysis through which high health and safety performance outcomes can be achieved on construction projects. This study will assist design engineers in addressing the potential danger to employees during the preconstruction stage and monitoring dynamic changes in risk on any construction site.
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Acknowledgements
The authors of this study are grateful to the Department of Building Engineering and Construction Management, Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, for providing a small stipend for this study. The authors would also like to express their gratitude to the people affiliated with the data collection and completion of this study.
Citation
Meem, T.I., Hossain, M.M. and Akter, J. (2022), "BIM-based analysis of construction safety tracking using behavior-based safety in Bangladeshi construction industry", International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-06-2022-0090
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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