Models of Practice in the Management of Occupational Safety and Health Risks During the Pre-Construction Phases of Construction Projects

Project description

Occupational risks management at the pre-construction phase

The EU construction industry is associated with high rates of fatal and non-fatal accidents. Researchers have suggested that reductions of up to 60 % in construction accidents are possible through better design decisions and coordination at the pre-construction stage. EU Directive 1992/57/EEC aims to improve occupational safety and health (OSH) risks management in the construction industry, requiring the introduction of national laws for the appointment of a Pre-Construction Phase Coordinator. However, its efficacy today is questioned across the EU. The EU-funded Pre-COSH project will research roles and practices in OSH risk management during the pre-construction stage, envisaging development of an advanced pre-construction OSH risk management simulator that will decrease accidents and economic losses.

Fields of science

• social sciences › sociology › governance › crisis management
• medical and health sciences › health sciences › public health › occupational health
• social sciences › law

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme
• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2018 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2018

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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF

Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON

Net EU contribution

€ 224 933,76

Address

Wulfruna Street
WV1 1LY Wolverhampton
United Kingdom

Region

West Midlands (England) › West Midlands › Wolverhampton

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

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Other funding

€ 0,00