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Satisfying the Need for Diversity Training for Hispanic Construction Workers and Their Supervisors at US Construction Workplaces: A Case Study
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The representation of the Hispanic construction workforce has substantially increased over the last 15 years, and it continues to increase. Because of this, the Hispanic construction workforce represents a crucial ...
Satisfying the Need for Diversity Training for Hispanic Construction Workers and Their Supervisors at US Construction Workplaces: A Case Study
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The representation of the Hispanic construction workforce has substantially increased over the last 15 years, and it continues to increase. Because of this, the Hispanic construction workforce represents a crucial ...
Firm Size Influence on Construction Safety Culture and Construction Safety Climate
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Smaller construction firms represent the majority of US construction firms. The safety record of smaller construction firms indicates a lower safety performance and higher incident rates than those found in larger construction ...
Reducing Damages to Underground Utilities: Importance of Stakeholders’ Behaviors
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Vital services like clean water, sewer, and electricity utilize underground infrastructure. Unfortunately, many damages to underground utilities are happening during the course of construction activities. Therefore, there ...
Requirements and Practices of Underground Construction Activities: Review of Recently Updated Act
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The Underground Utility Safety and Damage Prevention Act, hereinafter referred to as the Act, was created in the state of North Carolina to protect citizens, workers, and underground utilities from the inherent dangers ...
Resilience of Infrastructure Damage Prevention: Vital Role of One Call Centers in the United States
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: The management of subsurface utilities contributes significantly to the resilience of modern cities. Damage to subsurface utilities greatly impacts daily life and has severe consequences, including property damage, scheduling ...
Legitimacy of the General Duty Clause Citations: Court Cases Review
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: The General Duty Clause, hereinafter referred to as the Clause, was created under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, hereinafter referred to as the Act, in 1970 to protect workers in the absence of the Occupational ...
Implementing a TQM Framework for Public Services in Iraq: An Exploratory Study
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Public services in Iraq have been deemed to perform unsatisfactorily. In this study, the theory of total quality management (TQM) is used to identify the quality shortcomings of public service projects in Iraq. Accordingly, ...
Quantifying the Mediating Effect of Frontline Supervisors on Workers’ Safety Actions: A Construction Safety Culture Focus
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Ensuring the safety of construction sites is a pivotal aspect in the field of construction engineering and management. Frontline supervisors, acting as a central link between upper management, safety personnel, and field ...
Essential Qualifications for Safety Personnel in the Indian Construction Industry: Delphi Approach
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Safety remains a notable concern in the construction sector. Experts have highlighted how the presence of qualified safety personnel can play a crucial role in preventing and reducing severe injuries. However, in the Indian ...