Assessment of the construction industry practice in Palestine based on the design for construction safety (DFCS) concept
Joint Authors
Ziyarah, Muhammad Muhammad
al-Jubah, Asmahan Isa Radwan
Source
Publisher
Islamic University of Gaza Faculty of Engineering
Publication Date
2012-10-31
Country of Publication
Palestine (Gaza Strip)
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Engineering & Technology Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
English Abstract
Construction industry is characterized by poor safety performance subjecting workers at sites to great risks.
Safety risks can be minimized, not only by improving safety measures at site but also by considering safety issues throughout the project lifecycle ; from the schematic design up to the operation and maintenance phases.
Design for Construction Safety (DFCS) should be considered a main criterion in the design of engineering projects.
In the DFCS most hazards would be designed out or minimized before reaching the construction phase.
In Palestine, the construction industry has many safety accidents and risks caused by inadequate considerations to safety requirements in the early stages of the project lifecycle.
The main aim of the undertaken research is to enhance the safety performance of the construction industry in Palestine.
The characteristics of the construction industry in Palestine were assessed based on the DFCS concept.
The positive characteristics are to be strengthened while the negative ones should be avoided, or at least proactive measures should be taken to minimize their effects.
The DFCS concept was applied to five case study buildings already constructed in Gaza Strip, Palestine.
The results from the case studies determined the safety risks in need for improvements ; the main of which included : (1) Designing the exterior and interior building edges in such a way to ensure worker protection during the construction and maintenance phases, (2) Designing the formworks required for architecture, civil, mechanical and electrical works and (3) Selection of noncombustible durable building materials which can be also handled safely.
In general, the results from the case studies highlighted the possibility and importance of considering the DFCS concept in the design of engineering projects in Palestine.
For this purpose, it is recommended to develop a legal status to enforce the implementation of the DFCS concept.
The awareness of designers should be raised to become cognizant that their design decisions can directly affect worker safety.
The communication between designers and contractors should be enhanced to benefit from the lessons learned during construction.
Data Type
Conference Papers
Record ID
BIM-777157
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Jubah, Asmahan Isa Radwan& Ziyarah, Muhammad Muhammad. 2012-10-31. Assessment of the construction industry practice in Palestine based on the design for construction safety (DFCS) concept. . , pp.1-12.Gaza Palestine : Islamic University of Gaza Faculty of Engineering.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Jubah, Asmahan Isa Radwan& Ziyarah, Muhammad Muhammad. Assessment of the construction industry practice in Palestine based on the design for construction safety (DFCS) concept. . Gaza Palestine : Islamic University of Gaza Faculty of Engineering. 2012-10-31.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-777157
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Jubah, Asmahan Isa Radwan& Ziyarah, Muhammad Muhammad. Assessment of the construction industry practice in Palestine based on the design for construction safety (DFCS) concept. .
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-777157
