International Journal of Disaster Management
Vol 6, No 1 (2023): April

The Assessment of Occupational Safety and Health Risk Management on Construction Projects During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Lendra Lendra (Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Palangka Raya University, 73111)
Apria Brita Pandohop Gawei (Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Palangka Raya University, Palangka Raya, 73111)
Lelo Sintani (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Palangka Raya University, Palangka Raya)
Delia Monica Afanda (Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Palangka Raya University, Palangka Raya, 73111)
Jermias Tjakra (Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, 95115)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Apr 2023

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic has weakened various business sectors, including the construction services business. This research aims to identify OHS risks in building construction projects during the Covid-19 pandemic, provide an assessment and provide control solutions for these risks. The research method begins with identifying risk factors and distributing risk assessment questionnaires to thirty building construction companies. Then determine the risk rating with the Relative Importance Index (RII) and the risk category using the AS/NZS 4360:2004 standard. The risk control questionnaire was finally distributed to three selected respondents, including a director, a project manager, and an OHS manager, all of whom have at least an undergraduate degree. Based on the analysis, it is found that there is a similarity in the ranking of risk factors from the calculation of the RII value and the AS/NZS 4360:2004 standard, indicating that there is a positive and significant relationship between these two methods. The top three risk factors based on RII are: Covid-19 spread, falling from a height, and being electrocuted. Based on the AS/NZS 4360:2004 standard, these three factors are considered high and moderate risk, while the risk control solutions are: comply with and implement health protocols, use PPE, strong/sturdy scaffolding, install safety nets, arranging safe electrical lines, conduct socialization, and educate workers about Covid-19.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJDM

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Subject

Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Earth & Planetary Sciences Environmental Science Social Sciences

Description

The International Journal of Disaster Management (IJDM) is addressing the results of applied research to advance the knowledge in minimizing the potential impact of threats or warnings caused by natural or man-made disasters in a way to reduce the exposure of human activities to risks. IJDM is a ...