NDLI: The NIOSH “Prevention through Design” initiative applied to electrical hazards in construction

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Floyd, H.L. Liggett, D.P.
Copyright Year	2008
Description	Author affiliation: DuPont, Houston, TX (Liggett, D.P.) \|\| DuPont, Wilmington, DE (Floyd, H.L.)
Abstract	Prevention through Design is a seven year initiative launched by US National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in July 2007 to advance the practical application of workplace hazard mitigation through design. This initiative is intended to raise awareness and stimulate innovation in policies, regulations, and standards supporting application design techniques that reduce the risk of injury through the full life cycle of installations, including construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, renewal and demolition. The intent of this paper is to start a dialog for exploring the concepts of Prevention through Design as applied to electrical hazards in construction. This paper summarizes the scope and potential impact the NIOSH Prevention through Design (PtD) initiative could have on electrical safety for all crafts in construction work environments. Based on NIOSH analysis, the construction industry represents 7% of the US workforce, but accounts for 45% of occupational fatalities due to electrical hazards in the workplace. This paper summarizes the goals and offers input in developing strategies to be a part of the Prevention through Design initiative. Practical examples are provided to further stimulate expansion of these concepts in construction work environments.
Starting Page	1
Ending Page	7
File Size	226864
Page Count	7
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781424425204
ISSN	00903507
DOI	10.1109/PCICON.2008.4663967
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2008-09-22
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Construction industry Hazards Safety Electrical safety Personnel Employment Standards Construction Safety Electrical Safety Prevention through Design Safety by Design
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Fuel Technology Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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