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dc.contributorDepartment of Building and Real Estate-
dc.creatorChan, DWM-
dc.creatorChoi, TNY-
dc.date.accessioned2015-11-10T08:32:56Z-
dc.date.available2015-11-10T08:32:56Z-
dc.identifier.issn1472-5967-
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10397/7500-
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherEmerald Group Publishing Limiteden_US
dc.rightsThis article is (c) Emerald Group Publishing and permission has been granted for this version to appear here http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JFM-09-2014-0029. Emerald does not grant permission for this article to be further copied/distributed or hosted elsewhere without the express permission from Emerald Group Publishing Limiteden_US
dc.subjectHong Kongen_US
dc.subjectSafety measuresen_US
dc.subjectConstruction industryen_US
dc.subjectSafe working cycleen_US
dc.subjectSafety habitsen_US
dc.subjectSite safety performanceen_US
dc.titleCritical analysis of the application of the Safe Working Cycle (SWC) : interview findings from Hong Kongen_US
dc.typeJournal/Magazine Articleen_US
dc.identifier.spage244-
dc.identifier.epage265-
dc.identifier.volume13-
dc.identifier.issue3-
dc.identifier.doi10.1108/JFM-09-2014-0029-
dcterms.abstractPurpose – This paper aims to investigate the effectiveness of the safe working cycle (SWC) in improving existing site safety performance of construction projects in Hong Kong and to identify the perceived benefits, potential difficulties and insightful recommendations of implementing the SWC in the future.-
dcterms.abstractDesign/methodology/approach – The professional views on the effectiveness of implementing the SWC, the benefits and difficulties of the SWC, together with the effective recommendations for future execution of the SWC, were gleaned by ten in-depth interviews involving the representatives of senior professional staff members from major construction companies and related government works departments.-
dcterms.abstractFindings – Responses from in-depth interviews indicated that the SWC is generally effective in improving site safety performance and preventing the occurrence of construction accidents. The implementation of the SWC is also found useful in facilitating safety-related communications, enhancing safety awareness of frontline workers and identifying potential hazards. However, the industrial practitioners encountered some difficulties associated with the SWC, including limited space on worksites, irregular working schedules for the different trades working on-site, a lack of motivation for participation by workers and an over-tight project schedule that causes time pressure to complete work resulting in a lack of priority.-
dcterms.abstractPractical implications – The recommended measures include the establishment of a reward scheme, engagement of professional aerobic trainers, design of site-specific SWC, mandatory enforcement of the SWC through legislation, regular review of the SWC effectiveness, increased financial support from client organisations and creation of a more realistic project schedule.-
dcterms.abstractOriginality/value – This study has instigated a wider debate on the underlying benefits and potential difficulties of the SWC for reference by the construction industry at large. Although the SWC is being currently executed in those new-build construction projects only, it may likewise be applied to other projects within the wide spectrum of facilities management sector and large-scale building repair/maintenance services in both Hong Kong and overseas. Therefore, the contribution from this paper could be extended to the discipline of facilities management as well.-
dcterms.accessRightsopen accessen_US
dcterms.bibliographicCitationJournal of facilities management, 2015, v. 13, no. 3, p. 244-265-
dcterms.isPartOfJournal of facilities management-
dcterms.issued2015-
dc.identifier.eissn1741-0983-
dc.identifier.rosgroupid2014001109-
dc.description.ros2014-2015 > Academic research: refereed > Publication in refereed journal-
dc.description.oaAccepted Manuscripten_US
dc.identifier.FolderNumberOA_IR/PIRAen_US
dc.description.pubStatusPublisheden_US
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