Knowledge Storage System for Safety Risk Prevention in Building Construction Project

Abstract

This research focuses on the development of a knowledge storage system about the risk prevention guidelines for building construction projects. As a tool for storing information and knowledge, that knowledge is not lost with the person or finished project and can be used to communicate and transfer knowledge between the involved parties. These can reduce the risk of accidents, damage to life and property, and impact on construction management. The main database of the system consists of (1) general information, (2) accident types and induced factors, and (3) preventive measures. The prototype knowledge was obtained by comparing several protective requirements of the government agencies in issues that are similar and different in order to develop a dept interview form for interviewing persons who have experience in construction safety management for building construction projects regarding the conformity of the requirements with the actual implementation. The researcher chose the prevention method for four serious hazards in construction work from the statistics of OSHA as a case study. They are (1) falls, (2) struck by objects, (3) electrocutions, and (4) caught between machine or objects. The capability of the system is that users can add new accident cases to track the progress of corrective action. To be used to search for knowledge about preventive measures and action according to the accident type and induced factors. The accident statistics report reflects the level of competency of safety management at the construction site.