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A Perception Survey of Lean Management Practices for Safer Off-Site Construction
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: Received: 20 August 2024 / Approved: 28 August 2024 / Online: 28 August 2024 (07:58:11 CEST)
How to cite: Simukonda, W.; Emuze, F. A Perception Survey of Lean Management Practices for Safer Off-Site Construction. Preprints 2024, 2024082009. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.2009.v1 Simukonda, W.; Emuze, F. A Perception Survey of Lean Management Practices for Safer Off-Site Construction. Preprints 2024, 2024082009. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.2009.v1
Abstract
Lean practice is recognised for having a great potential in promoting safety risk management in offsite construction (OSC). This paper presents results of a study conducted to assess the impact of lean practice in safety risk management in OSC in a developing country. A quantitative approach using survey-based questionnaire was adopted. Lean management practices (LMPs) identified from literature review were empirically tested using a sample survey of 103 OSC contractors. The survey responses were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics. The top ranked LMPs for safety risk management in OSC included two mistake proofing practices, i.e., use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and use of hazard warning equipment; two last planner system (LPS) practices, i.e., involvement of workers in safety planning and providing necessary working equipment and one first run studies (FRS) practice, i.e., critical analysis of work methods. These LMPs are useful in controlling high consequence safety risks in OSC. Based on evidence found in this study, the paper argues that lean practice can bring great value in the safety risk management in OSC in countries where OSC is transitioning.
Keywords
lean management practices; lean practice; off-site construction; safety hazards; safety risk management
Subject
Engineering, Architecture, Building and Construction
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