Identifying Critical Factors and Trends Leading to Fatal Accidents in Small-Scale Construction Sites in Korea
Small-scale construction sites in South Korea account for about 91.5% of all construction workplaces and contribute to 72.3% of the total accidents and fatalities. Safety measures at these sites are often underestimated, and proper safety education is lacking. In particular, the fatality rate is abo...
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| description | Small-scale construction sites in South Korea account for about 91.5% of all construction workplaces and contribute to 72.3% of the total accidents and fatalities. Safety measures at these sites are often underestimated, and proper safety education is lacking. In particular, the fatality rate is about 4.43 times higher compared to medium-/large-scale construction sites. In this study, a systematic analysis was conducted to examine the causes and trends of industrial accidents in small-scale construction sites to address these issues. This study analyzed industrial accidents in small-scale construction sites using statistical analysis, LDA topic modeling, and network analysis based on data from the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) from 2018 to 2022. The analysis revealed that the most critical cause of accidents in small-scale construction sites is ‘Scaffolding and working platforms’, with accidents primarily involving ‘Fall’. Furthermore, various risk factors and accident trends were identified in apartment construction, new building projects, and mobile scaffolding usage. This study systematically analyzed the causes and trends of industrial accidents at small-scale construction sites, providing important evidence to enhance safety management and preventive measures. The results are expected to play a crucial role in establishing a safety culture at construction sites and ensuring the wellbeing of construction workers. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-16c9b5dc47724ab4af3cb5ecb9008b862023-11-19T15:54:51ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092023-09-011310247210.3390/buildings13102472Identifying Critical Factors and Trends Leading to Fatal Accidents in Small-Scale Construction Sites in KoreaJong-Moon Hwang0Jeong-Hun Won1Hyeon-Ji Jeong2Seung-Hyeon Shin3Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, Ulsan 44429, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Safety Engineering, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Disaster Prevention Engineering, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Big Data, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Republic of KoreaSmall-scale construction sites in South Korea account for about 91.5% of all construction workplaces and contribute to 72.3% of the total accidents and fatalities. Safety measures at these sites are often underestimated, and proper safety education is lacking. In particular, the fatality rate is about 4.43 times higher compared to medium-/large-scale construction sites. In this study, a systematic analysis was conducted to examine the causes and trends of industrial accidents in small-scale construction sites to address these issues. This study analyzed industrial accidents in small-scale construction sites using statistical analysis, LDA topic modeling, and network analysis based on data from the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) from 2018 to 2022. The analysis revealed that the most critical cause of accidents in small-scale construction sites is ‘Scaffolding and working platforms’, with accidents primarily involving ‘Fall’. Furthermore, various risk factors and accident trends were identified in apartment construction, new building projects, and mobile scaffolding usage. This study systematically analyzed the causes and trends of industrial accidents at small-scale construction sites, providing important evidence to enhance safety management and preventive measures. The results are expected to play a crucial role in establishing a safety culture at construction sites and ensuring the wellbeing of construction workers.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/10/2472small-scale construction sitessafety managementaccident causesaccident typesaccident trends |
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| title | Identifying Critical Factors and Trends Leading to Fatal Accidents in Small-Scale Construction Sites in Korea |
| title_full | Identifying Critical Factors and Trends Leading to Fatal Accidents in Small-Scale Construction Sites in Korea |
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| title_sort | identifying critical factors and trends leading to fatal accidents in small scale construction sites in korea |
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