Workplace safety on construction sites
a bibliometric analysis of accident prevention strategies related to the design and organization of space.
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https://doi.org/10.47385/cadunifoa.v21.n56.6048Keywords:
Occupational safety., Construction industry., Accident prevention., Construction site organization.Abstract
Occupational safety on construction sites remains a major challenge in the construction industry due to the high incidence of work-related accidents and the complexity of site environments. This study presents a bibliometric analysis combined with a systematic literature review to map scientific production related to accident prevention strategies associated with design and spatial organization of construction sites. The search was conducted in the Scopus database, resulting in 522 documents, which were analyzed using VOSviewer software. The selection considered studies focused on accident prevention, occupational risks, and site organization. The results indicate a significant growth in publications in recent years, with prominent contributions from China, the United States, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. Co-occurrence analyses reveal thematic clusters related to occupational risks, accident prevention, digital technologies, and human factors. The study also highlights the increasing use of tools such as computer vision, deep learning, building information modeling, and drones for risk detection and monitoring of construction activities. The findings demonstrate that design decisions and spatial configuration play a relevant role in accident occurrence and prevention. The literature points toward a multidimensional approach to construction site safety, integrating technological, organizational, and behavioral aspects.
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