Author: J. Carpenter
30 November 2012
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J. Carpenter
The Structural Engineer, Volume 90, Issue 12, 2012, Page(s) 2
Sean Brady stresses the importance of managing 'human factors' to reduce human error within bridge projects, citing international examples from which lessons can be learned.
Three reoccurring themes (communication issues, quality assurance and lack of appreciation for the importance of stability) continue to emerge from reports to CROSS detailing incidents on site. Alastair Soane provides examples.
This article covers the importance of occupational health as part of health and safety from the point of view of designers.