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Enhancing Small-Scale Construction Sites Safety through a Risk-Based Safety Perception Model

소규모 건설현장의 위험성평가를 통한 안전인지 모델 연구

  • Kim, Han-Eol (Department of Architectural Engineering, Changwon National University) ;
  • Lim, Hyoung-Chul (Department of Architectural Engineering, Changwon National University)
  • Received : 2023.12.29
  • Accepted : 2024.01.24
  • Published : 2024.02.20

Abstract

This research delves into the escalating concerns of accidents and fatalities in the construction industry over the recent five-year period, focusing on the development of a Safety Perception Model to augment safety measures. Given the rising percentage of elderly workers and the concurrent drop in productivity within the sector, there is a pronounced need for leveraging Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies to bolster safety protocols. The study comprises an in-depth analysis of statistical data regarding construction-related fatalities, aiming to shed light on prevailing safety challenges. Central to this investigation is the formulation of a Safety Perception Model tailored for small-scale construction projects. This model facilitates the quantification of safety risks by evaluating safety grades across construction sites. Utilizing the DWM1000 module, among an array of wireless communication technologies, the model enables the real-time tracking of worker locations and the assessment of safety levels on-site. Furthermore, the deployment of a safety management system allows for the evaluation of risk levels associated with individual workers. Aggregating these data points, the Safety Climate Index(SCLI) is calculated to depict the daily, weekly, and monthly safety climate of the site, thereby offering insights into the effectiveness of implemented safety measures and identifying areas for continuous improvement. This study is anticipated to significantly contribute to the systematic enhancement of safety and the prevention of accidents on construction sites, fostering an environment of improved productivity and strengthened safety culture through the application of the Safety Perception Model.

최근 5년 동안 건설업에서의 사고사망자가 급증하고 있는 실정에서, 이 연구는 안전인지 모델을 활용한 안전성 향상 방안을 탐구한다. 건설업에서의 고령 근로자 비중 상승 및 생산성 저하 등의 문제로 안전문제가 심각해지고 있는 가운데, 4차 산업혁명 기술을 활용한 안전성 향상의 필요성이 대두되고 있다. 연구에서는 건설업의 안전문제를 파악하기 위해 건설업 사망재해의 통계적 데이터를 분석하였고, 특히 소규모 건설현장을 중점으로 한 안전인지 모델을 개발하였다. 건설현장의 안전 등급 분석을 통해 안전위험을 정량화하고, 무선 통신 기술 중에서도 DWM1000 모듈을 적용하여 실시간 위치 측정 및 안전 수준 산출을 수행하였다. 또한, 안전 관리 시스템을 통해 각 근로자의 위험 수준을 측정하고, 이를 평균하여 전체 현장의 Safety Climate Index(SCLI)를 도출함으로써 일일, 주간, 월간 안전 분위기를 산출하였다. 이를 통해 안전 조치의 효과를 모니터링하고, 지속적인 개선 조치를 취할 수 있는 안전인지 모델을 제안하였다. 본 연구는 건설현장에서의 안전성을 높이고 사고 예방을 위한 체계적인 모델을 제시하여, 안전인지 모델을 통한 생산성 향상 및 안전성 강화에 기여할 것으로 기대된다.

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Acknowledgement

This research was supported by Changwon National University in 2023~2024.

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