Applicability of safe working cycle (SWC) concept to Sri Lankan construction industry
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2017
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Mendis, N.S.K.
Rajini, P.A.D.
Samaraweera, A.
Sandanayake, Y.G.
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International Research Conference 2017: shaping tomorrow's built environment, 2017, pp.151-163
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International Research Conference 2017: shaping tomorrow's built environment (11 Sep 2017 - 12 Sep 2017 : Manchester, UK)
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Safe Working Cycle (SWC) is a Japanese concept, which incorporates safety management into the construction management system for enhanced construction safety. Thus,this study focuses on investigating the applicability of SWC concept to Sri Lankan construction industry. The aim was approached through a sequential mixed research design. Data were collected through a questionnaire survey and expert interviews conducted among safety officers in construction projects in Sri Lanka. Data were analysed using Relative Importance Index and Content Analysis. Research findings reveal that though the SWC concept has not yet been initiated in Sri Lanka, currently there is relatively a very high to moderate level exercising of some SWC related practices.
Major benefits of implementing SWC concept in Sri Lankan construction industry include; improvement of safety habits of workers, identification of potential hazards and improvement of housekeeping practices within the construction sites.Further, tight project schedules, poor participation of staff in safety related practices, and limited space for carrying out daily safety meetings and exercises are the major barriers identified for SWC implementation. However, due to the enabler of SWC related aspects are already being inpractice in Sri Lankan context, SWC concept can be easily applicable to the Sri Lankanconstruction industry with appropriate means of knowledge transferring.
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