Enhancing Health and Safety for Productivity in the Construction Sector: Volume 2

Compared to other activity sectors, the construction industry is unique due to some specific features and own inherent complications due to the usual involvement of multiple participants, agencies, and stakeholders. Safety hazards and productivity are peculiar to this industry, which is one of the most dangerous activity sectors worldwide. This sector experiences many diverse occupational safety and health hazards and risks, leading to a large number of work injuries, including fatal ones. Therefore, construction has the second most workplace deaths of all industries. Thus, it is very important to promote innovative practices to eliminate, reduce, and control all major hazards and risks in working practices and conditions in the construction sector. This will enhance a safer and more productive working environment, not only on the construction site but also throughout the construction project life cycle. This research topic focuses on exploring innovative strategies and practices to improve the safety, health, well-being, and productivity of construction personnel. The construction industry, given its specificities, has a wide range of occupational safety and health hazards, resulting in a significant incidence of workplace injuries, including fatal accidents. Moreover, the construction sector is, most of the time, very conservative and traditional, leading to a low level of productivity, when compared to other industries. This special issue aims to unite researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share their insights, experiences, and findings about innovative approaches to enhance construction personnel's safety, health, well-being, and productivity. It seeks to stimulate discussion, encourage further research, and collect info about this vital area of construction management. The ultimate goal is to promote a preventative safety and health culture, all the while ensuring the right to a safe and healthy working environment, whilst ensuring higher levels of productivity. It aims to shed light on new research and advancements in construction personnel management, particularly emphasizing the human aspect of construction projects.This research topic may include contributions related to the following specific themes:1. Mental Health Initiatives: Exploring programs and strategies to promote mental health among construction personnel.2. Work-Life Balance/ Quality of Work-Life: Discuss flexible work arrangements and policies that help construction personnel maintain a healthy work-life balance/quality of work.3. Health and Safety: Investigating the impact of health and safety on personnel well-being and productivity.4. Training and Development: Examining the role of continuous learning and skill development in enhancing productivity.5. Diversity and Inclusion: Highlighting the importance of diversity and inclusion in the construction industry.6. Ergonomics in Construction: Investigating the relevance of ergonomics of the construction workers to reduce the risk of injury (e.g., musculoskeletal disorders) and increase productivity.7. Technological Innovations: Discussing how emerging technologies can improve working conditions and productivity.Several types of manuscripts are welcome, such as Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Case Studies, Policy Analyses, as well as Perspectives and Opinions. Topic editors: Paulo Santos, Dr. K. S. Anandh, Prasanna K Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/83244/enhancing-health-and-safety-for-productivity-in-the-construction-sector-volume-2