Identification of the Activity-based Hazards/risks Involved in the IBS Construction Process: Case Study of Project That Uses Prefabricated Steel Framing System and Prefabricated Timber Framing System

Abstract

Construction industry is known for its hazardous physical working environments and high accident risks. In reducing risk at the workplace, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is an important aspect. It is a standard which are set in legislation with the purpose to eliminate and reduce hazards at workplace. The objectives of this paper are to identify the major activities of the construction process in IBS residential and the OSH risks associated throughout the construction. This study involved a field observation to two different methods and two factory that use IBS as construction method which are 'prefabricated timber framing system', and 'prefabricated steel framing system'. This involved interview to the executive staff, operatives and supervisors, and observing and documenting operations. In achieving this, four case study were descriptively analysed and availing a revelation exposure to UV and mobile plant risks as the major risk in IBS construction site. This paper intends to contribute in providing a way for designers to integrate construction process knowledge into design to eliminate or reduce hazards during construction. It will effectively address the designer's role in making decisions in their designs and further illuminate the level of OSH risk their designs pose.