Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Major/Program
Construction Management
First Advisor's Name
Nipesh Pradhananga
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
N. Emel Ganapati
Second Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Member
Third Advisor's Name
Jose Faria
Third Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Member
Keywords
post disaster reconstruction, pdr, worker safety, construction safety, disaster recovery, reconstruction safety
Date of Defense
3-29-2019
Abstract
The understanding of the concept of construction workers’ health and safety during the post-disaster reconstruction (PDR) phase is still unexplored. The objective of this study is to identify a knowledge gap in the literature through systematic literature review and to find out factors that affect the health and safety of the workers during PDR. To achieve the objectives, in-depth semi-structured interviews are conducted with different stakeholders such as Owners, General Contractors, Government Officials, Safety Supervisors, Engineers and Construction Workers in the context of Nepal Earthquake 2015. Interviews are conducted in a way that the respondents represent a wide range of perspectives. The findings of this study pointed out factors such as debris management, the participation of community people, using unskilled workers, immigrant workers as some of the factors which play a vital role from the safety aspect. Finally, the findings of this study introduce workers’ health and safety as an important issue in PDR planning. It will potentially help the authorities to integrate it in disaster preparedness and recovery planning.
Identifier
FIDC007672
Recommended Citation
Uddin, S M Jamil, "Construction Workers' Health and Safety During Post Disaster Reconstruction Phase: A Case Study in Nepal" (2019). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 4011.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/4011
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