Rapid Renewal, Accelerated Construction Schedules, and Worker Fatigue
This article briefly looks at working conditions associated with rapid renewal projects that can increase workforce fatigue and stress, reducing the levels of workforce safety and productivity. Research being conducted by Battelle Memorial Institute in Seattle in cooperation with the second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) is summarized. Phase 1 of the research identified typical construction scenarios, investigated the extent of worker and manager fatigue and responses to fatigue, outlined potential countermeasures and other mitigation strategies for fatigue, and estimated the future extent of rapid renewal construction and related workforce needs. Phase 2 is developing an integrated suite of products for fatigue management. An outreach program is in development to increase stakeholder understanding and support for implementing best practices for fatigue management.
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Authors:
- Jackson, J Elizabeth
- Sanquist, Tom
- Publication Date: 2012-9
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Print
- Features: Photos;
- Pagination: p 36
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Serial:
- TR News
- Issue Number: 282
- Publisher: Transportation Research Board
- ISSN: 0738-6826
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Best practices; Construction and maintenance personnel; Countermeasures; Fatigue (Physiological condition); Maintenance practices; Occupational safety; Stress (Physiology); Urban renewal; Workforce
- Uncontrolled Terms: Accelerated construction; Fatigue management
- Subject Areas: Construction; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Safety and Human Factors; I50: Construction and Supervision of Construction; I60: Maintenance; I84: Personal Injuries;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01455051
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
- Created Date: Nov 28 2012 3:06PM