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http://dx.doi.org/10.5345/JKIBC.2022.22.1.091

A Study on Deriving Key Management Factors for the Prevention of COVID-19 in Construction Sites  

Shin, Eun Kyoung (Department of Architectural Engineering, Pusan National University)
Eom, Yong Been (Department of Architectural Engineering, Pusan National University)
Kim, Dae Young (Department of Architectural Engineering, Pusan National University)
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Journal of the Korea Institute of Building Construction / v.22, no.1, 2022 , pp. 91-102 More about this Journal
Abstract
Many industries are being severely damaged by COVID-19, a respiratory infection that has recently been prevalent around the world. In particular, for workers in the construction industry, it is impossible to work from home, and if an outbreak on a construction site is confirmed, it can lead to great damage. Accordingly, the government has drafted 「Guidelines for Response to Construction Sites for Prevention and Spread of COVID-19」. In addition, domestic and foreign research about COVID-19 in the field of construction sites is being actively conducted. However, Korea has lacked studies on the effectiveness of the countermeasures in place at construction sites, or that reflect the opinions of construction site workers. Therefore, this study conducted a survey of construction site workers by dividing the construction of the COVID-19 quarantine management system and response plan into on-site management and social management. Through the AHP/IPA analysis, it was found that among social management, 'infectious disease management system and cooperation system with related institutions' and 'reduction of working hours' are areas with high importance but low satisfaction. After that, the causes of the two items were analyzed and related countermeasures were suggested. The results of this study will be able to contribute to the improvement of the quarantine management system and response plan at construction sites, and to minimize the damage to the construction industry related to COVID-19.
Keywords
construction site; COVID-19; quarantine management; AHP.IPA analysis; key management elements;
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